Being a sceptic, I remained somewhat cynical at first. Sure, I said to myself, Get us wound up and then try to salve our anger. Yet, David's harp worked for King Saul. My cynicism soon melted. Shortly thereafter, the request was made for some passengers to give up their seats in exchange for free passes and tickets on another airline.
Computers are marvellous machines.
What they take they can also give. Our entertainers were the first to oblige. Graciously volunteering to travel without us. 10,000 Feet Watching Vancouver fade as the flight ascended, I began to feel the tug as my home became more unreachable. The course I'd chosen for the future became permanent.