Airports are unique little pockets of the universe where you come into contact with all sorts of individuals. If you listen carefully a.k.a. eavesdrop while waiting for your flight you can pick up some interesting information.

“Did you know that fluorescent lights suck energy from your body? Think about it. When you work in an office, you’re tired all the time, but on the weekend when you go outside in the sunshine you’re full of energy and you feel alive.”  (I think it’s the soul-sucking 9 to 5 job that zaps your energy, but who knows. She might be on to something…and is it me or does this idea remind you of  Joe versus the Volcano.)

“I stopped giving my grandchildren gifts because none of them sent me a  hand written thank you card. They thanked me at the time, but that just isn’t the same. No thank you card means no more gifts.” (uhm…did your daughter/their mom teach them to send thank you cards? Mine didn’t. Except after bridal or baby showers. And why isn’t a verbal thank you at the time of the gift giving good enough?)

“I tell the parents of my students to turn the subtitles on when the kids want to watch tv. (and turn the volume off)  That way if the kids want to watch tv they have to read.” (Brilliant teacher.)

So, what’s the strangest thing you’ve ever overheard?