Yesterday, I drove to St. Louis to conduct an interview with a very interesting author, Andre Dubus III, and more importantly to pickup Kathy and her luggage at Lambert Airport.
I believe it was Meatloaf who sang, two out of three ain't bad.
Well, tell that to Kathy.
Our plan was for me to drive in circles until she had her luggage. Well thankfully, my bladder had other plans. So I parked, walked in and saw Kathy at the carosel waitiing for her luggagge. I went to the bathroom and came back to see Kathy still waiting.
Because our luggage is of the variety that I would simply called "standard issue" I thought it might have gotten pulled aside. So, she waited while I looked all around luggage carosel M6. Then M5.
I entered the terminal at the door where the airline luggage offices were at. Northwest's office was closed. This is not a good sign.
After conducting further investigation of the lower terminal and finding no help, we went to the ticket counter. There we met Cynthia. Cynthia was the sweetest and most compassionate airline employee that I have ever encountered. She did some computer searches for the luggage. She took us downstairs to see if it arrived before Kathy. (It didn't.) Kathy broke down in tears because some of the items in the bag are not replaceable. Cynthia offered Kathy a hug (something I had been doing throughout the ordeal). Clearly, Cynthia went above and beyond that of most employees.
In the end, we headed home with out the luggage. As of 9:00 last night, we know nothing more of the luggage. Kathy is still very upset, but we will give it a little time.
And we can hope for the best. I will share the resolution of this problem as soon as we have some. For now, do NOT EVER check-in bags curbside. Especially, not in Detroit.
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It took 15 innings, but the American League won again. Sure, it was not the 2-run win that I predicted. However, it was a win. The National League last had a win back in 1996.
Add that series of losses to the way that the AL spanks the NL in interleague play every year since 2003. Or, has it been longer?
Anyhow, I didn't stay up and watch the game. I did catch the pregame festivities and I noted a very strong Missouri flavor to it. Beyond the players and hall of famers, you had Kennett native Sheryl Crow sing the National Anthem. Then you had the B-2 Spirit fly over Yankee Stadium from Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster.
So, will it have a New York flavor in St. Louis next year? Or do they need to "pay it forward" and give it a little Southern California cool next year.
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Will off shore drilling really help prevent oil from washing ashore?
I heard a couple of reports making that argument. The concept is that the manmade removal of pressure from the natural deposits will prevent the natural leaks or crude oil.
I am working on a guest to address this issue. Could have someone tomorrow or Friday.
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Have a great Wednesday!
