Traveling Man

I am currently on the road with work. It is something that I used to love to do but have developed a dislike for as I got older. I used to travel all the time for work. I would leave Sunday night and get back late Friday evening or early Saturday morning if I missed my flight. There is no substitute for being there.

The telephone was the only link to loved ones and that was more of a surrogate. I missed my oldest daughter's first halloween. I think I even missed her 2nd one. Pictures were great but nothing like being there. I have been fortunate not to have missed the big events like birthdays or holidays but being away for week after week wears you down. I don't know how some people do it. Maybe they want to be away. I was carefree once I guess.

My lovely wife has been doing some traveling lately and really enjoying it. She is getting to see all of those places that I have seen and more. Eating out every night and staying is hotels. It once held quite the allure and for her it is still fun. She finally gets to be away and not responsible for all of the details of running the house. Unfortunately, when she comes home, it is usually not to her specifications but at least we are all still alive and breathing.

I have been blessed to be able to go places and see things thanks to the companies I have worked for. I have flown or driven all over the country on business and been able to enjoy some of the sites along the way. It has allowed me to scope things out for potential vacations and the best part is I haven't had to do it much lately.

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