Fort Wayne. I could not find a single flight that goes or comes from outside the USA. Does anybody know why it is called International?

I had a morning flight. Left home a bit early to avoid downtown traffic. I was a bit sleepy and lethargic as I hit the road.

Once I got on the highway, I commenced to do what I normally do to utilize my commuting hours: call up people to wish them happy birthday. Mornings are usually calls to Australia/India/Singapore – that side of the world. Lunches are for Europe and evening drive back home is for America.

I prepared myself for a few calls. As I mentioned, I was a bit sleepy and had not had my morning coffee yet. Part of me was wondering how many birthdays I had (I think my peak days are about 20) and could it be that I can push out the birthday calls till I reached the airport to just quietly drive there?

Opened my calendar. Braced myself.

Lo and behold! No phone calls needed!!

I forgot today is a Leap Day!!

I do have two friends who were born on this day – one from Dallas celebrates on the previous day (and I had a nice long chat with him yesterday) and another in my hometown in India who celebrates the following day.

Somehow, felt I was off to a good start to the day!!

The sky was overcast other than around the horizon. The rising sun’s brilliant hues emerged from that gap and reflected on the underside of the clouds!

This is taken from the Delta Skyclub in Washington DC airport.

Last February, I went for a run in Dallas area in front of the building that I used to work in back in the 90s! This year, I went for a run in front of the building that I used to work in just before moving to that building. This is in Las Colinas. Same company – i2 !

Boy, has this area changed or what?

None sweeter than those of Sunday mornings when Natasha was a preschooler and I would bundle her up in the car, take her to the airport and standing against those giant glass windows next to the gates watch the planes take off and land. Those days, you did not need a boarding pass to get thru security. We would visit the American Airlines Admirals club where she would always drink some orange juice and then head out to the train that would take us from terminal to terminal for some free ride.

Best couple of hours in an airport for me.

Best couple of dollars for parking I have ever spent!

The lit up horse carriages are a hoot and a half!

These new iPhones do take some good pictures!!