Spirit Magazine - June 2013 - (Page 24)

Your Words Dear Spirit, It’s not often that I’m moved to write anyone about anything I’ve read, but on a late Friday afternoon flight, after a long day-trip to New Orleans, I came across the article titled “Not So Fast,” by David Hochman [April 2013]. I read it not once but two times, and then I swiped the copy of Spirit to share with all my friends. When reading the scenarios Hochman describes, I couldn’t help but feel like he was talking about me. My new mantra is to be more like the tortoise and less like the hare: S-L-O-W. B Y D AV I D H O C H M A N i l l U s t r at i O N B Y ADAM SIMPSON 70 spirit april 2013 april 2013 spirit 71 —JaniCe rewers brent wood, tennessee So glad David’s story about consciously slowing down in our digitized and overscheduled world moved you, Janice. We hope it moved you slowly. Send ’em in Write to us at 2811 Mckinney Ave., Suite 360, dallas, TX 75204 or email letters@ spiritmag.com. For comments or questions directed at Southwest Airlines that don’t pertain to Spirit, please visit the “Contact Us” page at southwest.com. Our favorite letter each month wins a Spirit diner mug. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ spiritmag Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/ spiritmagazine PePPered Pickle T-Bill I live in a very small town in Colorado, and the produce man at the grocery store gave me a very odd look when, in trying to acquire the ingredients for April’s Habanero Pickles recipe [Eat Drink Sleep], I asked for Persian cucumbers. We used regular cucumbers, and they were awesome—especially when paired with a glass of wine. I’m going to use this recipe for Christmas gifts. Thanks to Searsucker and Southwest. After trying to fold the T. rex origami [Fun!, April 2013] for only 10 minutes, my two seatmates and I decided—in true Southwest spirit—just to leave the dollar for the next passenger! Nevertheless, we had fun and made some new friends. This was a welcome treat after nearly missing my flight due to a sprained ankle that slowed me down. Thanks for cheering me up, Southwest! C av e C r e e k , a r i zo n a C h r o m o, C o l o r a d o That shows you know when to fold ’em, Laurie. We love that you turned frustration into a pay-it-forward moment. Well, Persia wasn’t a great civilization for nothing. Great idea to turn the cukes into gifts, Josie. 24 spirit june 2013 —l aurie G. Pit tsenbarGer —J o s i e s t e r n http://www.southwest.com http://www.facebook.com/spiritmag http://www.twitter.com/spiritmagazine

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - June 2013

Spirit Magazine - June 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
Eat Like A Chef
Promotional Series: Spirit of Music City
...the Greatest Sports Tale Ever Told
Your Adventure in Oakland
Promotional Series: Spirit of Charleston
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The "if" List

Spirit Magazine - June 2013