Mildred, the main character of this book, has been
recently widowed and is trying to maintain an existence
between her two grown children. She feels shuffled around,
unsettled, and isolated in her ever-maturing world. Travels,
especially on airplanes, cause added stress. Left alone at the
boarding gate, Mildred can hear some of the passengers
express their life's dilemmas. Her emotions are stirred in every
way possible...