On Having a Sense of Humor

Today's Real Simple Thought for the Day:
So many tangles in life are ultimately hopeless that we have no appropriate sword other than laughter.
— Gordon W. Allport

I'm writing this morning from the couch in a lovely room on the concierge level of the Marriott D/FW North. I spent the weekend with Tyler and Jaci and my babies and headed back to Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon for a 6:10 flight that finally left at 8:10. When I arrived in D/FW, I learned my 10:10 flight to Tucson had been cancelled. And because it was cancelled by the tower, rather than by the airline, the airline owed me no compensation. Thank heavens for my devotion to Marriott. I was able to spend 20,000 points and reserve a room, hop on the shuttle, and solve all my problems quickly. And because of my status with Marriott, they put me in this lovely room. And because I had no luggage, they gave me a free toothbrush and other necessaries.

Now here's the real plus of this snafu: I'm having lunch and dinner with TJ and will spend the afternoon hanging out at his new apartment while he works. He and I haven't spent that much time together since he left the Merchant Marine Academy — since he's been an adult. I am truly honored that he suggested this. What a nice way to spend an afternoon.

And fortunately I have a sense of humor, so I could keep laughing about every strange twist of my trip.