Security #2

As we were riding the bus back to our hotel, we were stopped at a red light when we saw the Police pull a car over on the highway nearby. There were several police cars with lights flashing, officers with guns drawn and pointed, and several “alleged baddies” with their hands in the air, then getting handcuffed.
The light changed and the bus drove on, leaving the unfolding drama behind us.

I thought at the time that it was reassuring to know most of the police in Houston are working to serve and protect the community instead of yelling at tourists who clearly have no idea where they are going.

Jetsetting #3

I was the lucky one that was selected for the “additional security check”.
It was probably my bangles, which don’t come off easily, setting off the metal detectors that did it, but it’s the first time this whole trip that I’ve had the full frisk search.
The female security officer explained exactly what she was going to do.
I smiled and said, “You know, there are people who would love the opportunity to do what you are about to do.”
She failed to be amused.

She proceeded to frisk me and didn’t smile the entire time.
I did, though.