A Bittersweet Departure

Airports are places of transition, caught between where you’ve been and where you’re going. This trip to Memphis was exactly that—a journey caught between the sadness of saying goodbye to a dear friend and mentor, and the warmth of reconnecting with the people and places he brought into my life.

An Unexpected Sunset at DEN

Every seasoned traveler knows the feeling: that sinking realization that your meticulously planned schedule is about to be undone. My trip to Memphis began with just that—a delay.

Homeward Bound

There's a unique feeling at the end of a great trip—a mix of satisfaction from the memories made and a quiet readiness to be home. After a wonderful visit to Florida to celebrate a whole host of family birthdays, that's exactly where Tim and I found ourselves.

Florida Bound

Every great trip begins with a single step or, in this case, the closing of an airplane door. Tim and I are on our way!

Ready for departure from Denver. The adventure begins!

A Flying Start

Another trip, another early morning at Denver International Airport. This time, I'm headed to New York City for a week of Event Storming sessions.

Watching the planes at daybreak
while waiting for my flight to New York.

Sunrise Departure from MCO

After a whirlwind trip to Florida, it was time to head home. As I've said before, I always love flying early in the day; you get ahead of the potential for cascading delays and the journey feels much smoother. The reward for that early alarm clock is often a beautiful, quiet moment before the chaos of travel begins.

The pre-dawn glow at Orlando International (MCO).
The quietest moment of the day at any airport.

Sunrise Departure

There's always a touch of melancholy when a lovely visit with family comes to an end, but it's mixed with the quiet comfort of heading home. After a wonderful trip to Minnesota, it was time for an early morning flight back to Denver.

The pre-dawn quiet at
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).