— If you’re going to be flying anywhere commercially this week, things are getting better. However, you still need to check any bag that has liquid/gel toiletries in it. I got to O’Hare Airport three hours early for my flight back to Tucson, and made it through security in less than 10 minutes. I was stunned. But I was very happy when I actually made it home ontime.
— The Sidewinders are struggling. Is there big but shrinking lead big enough?
— And finally, the Star today gives a thorn to flood damage. I am sure Mother Nature will change her ways now.
This article appears in Aug 10-16, 2006.