Rosh Hashanah 5772/2011
Recently, Alan and I had reason to be in Logan Airport. As is our custom, we were there early, and thus had plenty of time to sit in the waiting area at our gate. Our attention was caught by a young woman – a very young woman – sitting alone with no carry-on except for one oversized garment bag with the name of a bridal shop on it. She also was there very early, but she was crying. Weeping, I should say. When we finally boarded the plane, the captain came on the PA system to tell us that there was a special passenger with us today – a “little girl” who had missed her flight earlier in the day and was therefore missing the rehearsal dinner for her own wedding. He asked us to give her a round of applause to show our support....
Recently, Alan and I had reason to be in Logan Airport. As is our custom, we were there early, and thus had plenty of time to sit in the waiting area at our gate. Our attention was caught by a young woman – a very young woman – sitting alone with no carry-on except for one oversized garment bag with the name of a bridal shop on it. She also was there very early, but she was crying. Weeping, I should say. When we finally boarded the plane, the captain came on the PA system to tell us that there was a special passenger with us today – a “little girl” who had missed her flight earlier in the day and was therefore missing the rehearsal dinner for her own wedding. He asked us to give her a round of applause to show our support....