A TSA worker was staring at her. He motioned her toward him. Then he pulled a small, clear plastic bag from her carry-on - the sort of baggie that a pair of earrings might come in. Inside the bag was fine, white powder.

She remembers his words: “Where did you get it?”

Two thoughts came to her in a jumble: A terrorist was using her to sneak bomb-detonating materials on the plane. Or a drug dealer had made her an unwitting mule, planting coke or some other trouble in her bag while she wasn’t looking.

She’d left her carry-on by her feet as she handed her license and boarding pass to a security agent at the beginning of the line.

Answer truthfully, the TSA worker informed her, and everything will be OK.

Solomon, 5-foot-3 and traveling alone, looked up at the man in the black shirt and fought back tears.

Put yourself in her place and count out 20 seconds. Her heart pounded. She started to sweat. She panicked at having to explain something she couldn’t.

Now picture her expression as the TSA employee started to smile. Just kidding, he said.

He waved the baggie. It was his.

TSA agent fail.

For the moment, to whatever end, whether she grows up to be a princess or a kick boxer – she does push-ups and I’m damn proud.

This one is for my wonderful daughters; who each could probably do more push-ups than you.

Exquisite service and food paired with a hard-to-beat rear view of the Bellagio’s fountains made for a memorable pre-show dinner. Also, decadent foie gras—and yes, I feel dirty for liking that…

Self described as a coworking and collaborative space in Lowertown St. Paul, where knowledge workers can gather to share ideas, team up on projects and, on occasion, actually get some work done….

My favorite motorcycle, thus far, on Bike EXIF; but I’m kinda partial to hot-rod Super Glides.

It can be a challenge staying in a new resort property. Something as immense as the Aria has so many separate systems and processed which need to be in perfect harmony to provide that perfect…

Keep Calm and Carry On

Tremendously applicable.

Harley XRTT Cafe Racer | Bike EXIF

Absolute sweetness.

OK food, very disappointing service. This fell tragically short of expectations and price.

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—Henry David Thoreau (via theimpossiblecool)