Frequent Flier and Travel Agents

"But luxury has never appealed to me.

I like simple things, books, being alone

or with somebody who understands."

Daphne du Maurier

I am a frequent flier and my books are my travel agents, transporting me to imaginary places and existing countries.  They escort me into the lives of the famous and the stories of unsung heroes.  They delight me through simple stories of silliness and dig deeply into my soul with resources for spiritual discoveries.

Whether I am in a crowded restaurant or snuggled under my covers, my travel agents are waiting to intrigue me with diverse subjects.  There is simple joy in sharing my books with friends so we can follow up with discussions.  In this way, we are traveling together.  

It is humorous to me when I think of geographical places I have visited, my mind usually turns to what I was reading at that given point in time.  The written word seems to accentuate all of my travels with both fantasy and safe flight.