How Flying Has Changed in the Last Fifty Years

It was nearly fifty years ago that I stepped onto a plane for the first time. That particular trip turned into about 15 flights in the space of a month. I wrote about that in a previous blog series. As I reflect on the last fifty years, it is interesting how much flying has changed in that time. Strolling down memory lane can help us appreciate some changes while lamenting others. First one needs to realize how common flying has…

Discovering Seattle: The Boeing Plant

Often it is the things in our own backyard that we never get around to seeing. We make a point to visit specific places when we travel, but often we fail to visit the attractions in our own hometown. Such was the case with the Boeing Plant. I knew the company offered tours, but in 40 years I had never visited. I finally changed that after a friend recently told me about his experience. The tour of the Boeing Plant…