The Golden Age of Flying
My recent talk with Daniela the Flight Girl spurred my nostalgia about what flying was like back in the day. I remember those Mad Men episode with Don Draper was winging it to the coast with Roger Sterling with the suit coats still buttoned and stewardess with gloves on taking drink orders. Today is a little […]
Castle Shopping with Daniela the Flight Girl
Okay, so where am I? There’s no truth that I am in Romania looking at the Bran Castle looking at a way to make Dracula’s home a summer retreat if I am ever allowed back into the former Communist state. In 1897, Bram Stoker’s described a dream vacation house—a historic castle that offers 360-degree views […]
Nicki Minaj took my seat in business class, plus a visit with Flight Girl Daniela!
Okay, so where am I? I’m down on the ground once again. And not a second too soon because flying coach is a special trip to hell. I have to tell you that years of flying business and first class has spoiled me to the point where I need my mimosa before taking off or […]
Daniela:::Deux
Two weeks ago I posted a few of the letters from my readers in my annual mail sack column and while I didn’t post any of the correspondence about Flight Girl Daniela, I did feel guilty looking back. After all, my interview with the flight attendant with a world of sass is by far the […]
Flying the Friendly Skies
Ok. I can admit it. The end of the world freaked me out. That outdated Mayan calendar threw everything out of whack for the Media Guy. I mean who didn’t have December 21st circled on their calendar? Yes, I was afraid. Words no longer flowed freely from my fingertips. Writing was at a standstill. The […]
