I arrive at the INL airport, 27 minutes prior to departure at 10:28 am. I walked up to e check in, the lady at the counter clears her
throat.

Counter: “You’re late, that won’t work.”
Me: “I’m sorry.”
Counter: “You’re late.”
Me: “I’m sorry.”
Counter: “I suppose you’re Preston.”
Me: “That’s right.”
Counter: “You’re listed here [...]

On New Year’s Day 2005, I left for a 3 week road trip with my friend Brendan in the Southwest United States. Our trip included multiple flights, two rental cars, stops in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Zion National Park, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tijuana, San Francisco and much more.
During this trip, I came [...]