Wednesday morning, 29 December 2022, and I have my appropriate camel socks for this instance of Hump Day. Interestingly enough, I have a work meeting later this morning regarding my cloud admin course that starts next week. Not too demanding – I really don’t have any other responsibilities that have a higher priority.
The news on TV is still reporting travel problems across the country, and airline inadequacies compounded by weather problems. I’m glad I didn’t have any air travel booked over this break. I still know folks that are stranded out there trying to get from one place to another. It has to be incredibly frustrating.
Trains all ran on time.
I often wonder what the US would be like if we had a European-style rail system. It seems that we have allowed our industries to cannibalize other industries when the opportunity presented itself. Where there was an opportunity for profit, other industries were left behind. As the automotive industry grew, the bus and train systems were abandoned, and that was further compounded by airlines. There’s nothing wrong with rail – we still use it – but passenger rail is pretty much reserved for the east coast.
I often think it would be interesting to take a coast-to-coast train ride. Fly out to New York, go to the train station, and then go all the way across the country, then fly home.
Then, go to Europe and tackle whatever is left of the Orient Express.
Time to think about the tasks of the day. Barbeque acquisition prior to the 4:30 PM football game between Kansas and Arkansas.
I hope the world is treating you better than you deserve.
Peace y’all.
