Spirit Magazine - June 2014 - (Page 26)
Your Words
pithy comments meant to entertain
rather than express what people
really feel. Sound bites replace
conversation, and mere acknowledgment replaces real connection. I
agree with Almond's conclusion that
initiating conversations with people
around you is awkward but makes
you feel more human. Interpersonal
connection has special value. Thank
you for such a thoughtful piece.
times, unpleasant details about their
lives. I was almost moved to tears
by the honesty of the exchanges
between strangers. After I finished
reading, I turned to the gentleman
sitting next to me on the plane. We
enjoyed a wonderful conversation
for the duration of the flight. Thank
you for your beautiful insight and for
reminding us of the forgotten beauty
of face-to-face human interaction.
-J O N AT H A N K I M
O A K L A N D, C A L I FO R N I A
- M A R I S S A C H AV E Z
E L PA S O, T E X A S
We were tempted to "like" your letter,
Jonathan; instead, we'll offer you our
personal thanks.
Southwest flights tend to be talkative to
start with. That appears to have been
even truer during April.
STORYTELLER
COLLAR COMMENTARY
At 33 years old, I'm on the older
end of the millennial generation. I
still remember the earliest car and
mobile phones; I'm also your typical
business executive-checking email
on my smartphone, connecting with
colleagues on LinkedIn and friends
and family on Facebook-which is
why I wholeheartedly appreciated
Steve Almond's "Connection Error"
in the April issue of Spirit. I smiled
when I read, "It's not technology
that's caused the social atomization
of our public spaces ... it's the frantic
rush of capitalism." It reminds me
that I should be enjoying life more
and telling my story rather than
checking my email. That is, after all,
what "we were mainly put on earth
to do." Well said, sir!
Thank you, Southwest Airlines, for
making me look like a genius. During a recent flight to San Antonio to
watch my son's college baseball team
play, I was getting my Yorkie, Torre,
settled under the seat in front of me.
My dog-loving seatmates noticed his
adorable bow-tie collar, so I started
to brag about the company who
makes them, Silly Buddy, which I
had found on Etsy. Shortly afterward, while reading Spirit, one of
the women noticed that Silly Buddy
was featured in "The New American
Dream" article [March 2014]. What
an awesome coincidence! You certainly picked a quality company.
And without your pet travel policy, I
never would've been able to show off
the product in the first place. Now if
Torre could just start earning Rapid
Rewards Points...
- B R O O K E PA R K I N S O N
IRVING, TEXAS
We're all for capitalism, but we agree
on that frantic rush part. Technology
shouldn't be a tether.
FACE TIME
"Connection Error" by Steve
Almond was so touching and
so relevant to modern society.
As a twentysomething who is
part of the smartphone era, I, too,
am often guilty of being consumed
by my phone. The people with
whom Mr. Almond conversed
revealed raw, intimate, and, at
-A M Y D e R O S A
L O M B A R D, I L L I N O I S
Just reading Spirit makes you look
like a genius, Amy. We'll be sure to
pass along the suggestion about Rapid
Rewards for Yorkies.
CORRECTIONS
In "Your Adventure In Santa Fe" [April 2014],
we incorrectly stated the city's population,
which is approximately 69,204. Also, in April's
Calendar section, we misreported the favored
winner of the Preakness Stakes as well as
several other details concerning the event,
including that it's called "The People's Party."
We regret these errors.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - June 2014
Spirit Magazine - June 2014
Contents
Set your sights on Atlanta
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Eat Drink Sleep
Create a stir with Sriracha
Try a Midwest take on crab cakes
Wise Guide
Spice up small talk
Learn about a little bird
Numbers
Business
Hop over hurdles
Ask for expert opinions
Size up adjustableheight desks
Follow Your Nose
Scents & Sensibility
Your Adventure In Galveston
Promotional Series: Spirit of Music City
Calendar
Craft a critter at a snail’s pace
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List
Get to know Gabrielle Union
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