Hanging out in Albany
Just gave a talk to UNYSLA this morning, and now I’m delayed in the Albany airport. I must say, though — if you’re going to be delayed, free wi-fi is a definite plus. (And I found a little desk area with an outlet! Take that, Barnes & Noble.) Smaller airports, bonus.
What I enjoy about airport customer service, though — the screen at the gate just says “delayed” — no reason, no time estimates, no agent here, no nothing. I have to go online to find out that it’s delayed at least 2.5 hours, so I could go grab dinner or something if I wanted. It’s little things that help people not get angry — rather than making people hang around just in case there’s an update, take a page from librarians and SHARE THAT INFORMATION.
But anyway, this is mainly just an excuse to post about this sign for the “Meditation Room.” I’m tempted to go check it out (balance is sorely needed right now), but can’t give up my little workspace spot here. So instead, I am practicing blogging as meditation — does it work for you? 
pollyalida:
United + Alb + O’hare = Almost always delayed in both directions. Have spent time in that meditation room, it’s really a very soothing spot. Good to see you last week, hope you did indeed get home. If you’re still in the airport, do call for rescue.
26 April 2009, 10:25 pm