On the ground again/ Just can't wait to get on the ground again

Happily settled after a long day in the air, I'm pleased to report that everything went quite smoothly. A bit of turbulence here and there, but connections were on time and TSA personnel throughout were approximately 23% less self-parodying in their efforts than the last time I made this trip. In fact, I'm quite relieved that the most bizarre thing I encountered today was the strangely inappropriate use of parquet-patterned flooring in a 737 latrine cubicle. Wha? Not since the simulated woodgrain printed onto the sides of my first microwave have I seen a less necessary use of faux wood.