Flying back from Europe we faced a nine hour flight from Brussels to Chicago. And while we had four inches more leg room than we did flying over....we were still "tight". But in order to get from there to here it's a "challenge" we willingly face.
And we tried to get comfortable. After take off our seats went back just a little so we didn't crowd the people behind us. The tray tables came down to balance books and glasses of water. And our little personal TV screens went on.....with lots of choices. Music, TV shows, documentaries, movies. And this small luxury did help pass the time. We closed our side window and each made a selection. I watched "Can You Ever Forgive Me" with Melissa McCarthy. Fascinating movie based on a true story.
Then I closed my eyes and listened to music for awhile. Then I chose to watch a documentary. Katie Couric has a series called "America Inside Out" and an episode titled "White Anxiety" came up on my screen. It was a fascinating program. Katie crossed America and talked to all kinds of people about their lives, their job security, their politics. She asked thoughtful questions and really listened to all kinds of answers.
This episode focused on cities and areas where job insecurity is a real problem. Areas of our country that voted republican in the last presidential election. And it featured citizens that I would never have a chance to meet in person. They open up about their hopes/fears/realities.
And the program explained a lot. For me and for those of my friends who scratch our heads in disbelief at MAGA hats and voters who put 45 in office this program gave me some understanding. I highly recommend searching for it on line....and I plan to watch the other episodes of her series.
Katie helped me understand.....not agree.....but understand.....
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