It’s nice to imagine that most people can hop on a plane to see their families. Then they wouldn’t have to suffer the hours of potential monotony. Unfortunately for most, air travel is prohibitive or unavailable. Thankfully there’s this interstate highway system they developed during the booming years of the American economy and culture. It’s enabled me to drive halfway up the country in less than a day to be at home with those who love me unconditionally.
We don’t get to pick our family, sometimes that’s a good thing. Growing up you may be annoyed by them, not wish to hang out and if you could, ditch them forever. Thankfully when you’re older you are thankful that no such option existed, sometimes they turn out to not suck. Shocking, I know. If all else fails, I have a chance to make them realize it as well.