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Have you ever tried to get the dark eye makeup off from under your eyes only to find out the color is actually your skin? 

(Now, boys, not all at once!)

So this is the manifestation of jet lag.  I have seen it.  Behold, my face:

Totally kidding.  I’m not posting anything that horrifying.

A puddle jumper got me to Columbia today for the last leg of my journey.  I got to sit by a cool Army dude heading home for R&R.  His plans for tonight were Red Lobster with his wife.

“So what were my plans?” you might be wondering….

Not sure, but here’s how my day went:

Tel Aviv to NY.  CHECK

Customs.  CHECK

NY to ATL.  CHECK

Wait for HOURS….CHECK

ATL to Columbia.  CHECK

For those wondering, my 11-hour flight back was magical compared to the flight over to Israel.  I had the window seat AND a free seat beside me.   I had no wind jets in my face.  The two jackets that did not suffice for the flight over were not even needed for my flight back.  I had a delicious (okay this is a fabrication..slightly) breakfast that I ate to completion.  The staff were nice, giggly even.  No one stood over or near my seat with mindless chatter.  I could see the movie screen if I desired.  No screaming babies.  Such a dream!

After my classless complaining about my flight to Israel, I figured I deserved a real dose of terrible sky travels, but not this time around.

When I finally made it home for the night it wasn’t long before I headed back out the door to go see some nephew/basketball league action.  His team didn’t win, but I loved seeing him and his team creating massive chaos in a church gym floor.  I sat there musing about how if someone came to visit the USA they’d have no idea to check out the little things in our culture like little league ball.  Sometimes the tourist route leaves out the stuff that counts.

I thought that would be it for today’s activities, but before I knew it I was at a Mexican joint eating my brother’s fries.

This little venture created some doubts about my tires. Something is not quite right.  I will have to check that out in the daylight tomorrow.

I am tired.  I have dark circles.  Did I mention this?  I am only able to stay awake for this blog entry by typing standing up.  Should I give in and sit, I will be asleep in seconds.

I have a real treat tonight.  

I get to sleep with Norm.  It’s good to be home.