I flew back to Boston today. I was running a bit late and my bag was the last to get checked for the flight. When I picked it up in Boston this was attached to my suitcase. I'm still not sure how it's useful to the baggage workers, it feels more like a slap on the wrist.

On the drive to the airport I was telling Arnie that this trip made me feel like I still live in Chicago and the idea of living in both cities gave me some comfort.

Arnie: But isn't that what made it harder at first?

And he's right. I don't know how to describe the difference this trip made but I do know that Chicago doesn't feel as far away as it did four months ago.