Lady Lou,
Writing is sometimes laborious for me.
Then, at other times, it flow like water running downhill.
I'll let you in on a little secret. I learned "verbal judo" as a radio talk host in the Knoxville area during my airline career. Then again, perhaps all those PA announcements to soothe those without 'feathers' helped too.
Also, I did some TV hosting on the "Good News Showcase." I am too "stiff" for TV. You know... like Tennessee's spurned favorite, Albert Gore Jr.
Shawna is an excellent writer. I wish I could write like her. If I could, I would do the airline version of "Ball Four," including all the dirty little secrets the airlines, & the FAA keep from the flying public. Then, someone in the aviation world could counter with "foul ball."
I have considered writing a book titled; "Don't This Flight." The thesis is 'flight final' with an emphasis on the alternative.
Later...
Hillbilly Hal