That feeling when the wheels touch down on the runway, I love that moment. It’s exhilarating, both to feel the Earth again and mark your arrival on a specific journey.

Over the course of this month, we’ve taken a lot of plane rides. Every flight has character. Sometimes it’s because of a fantastic view you catch over the wing. Or it can be the fascinating person you meet in the next seat. I once sat next to a man, maybe 40 years old, who confided that it was his first ever ride on an airplane. When we passed through the clouds I wondered, “How can I explain the concept of turbulence to this terrified guy?”

We’ve all sat next to the crying