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May 16, 2012
Cruising Attitude: New York Times book review
Yesterday was an amazing day for me. I still can’t believe Joe Sharkey from the New York Times reviewed my book, Cruising Attitude. Let me say that again because it’s not everyday someone like me can throw around words like … Continue reading →
May 15, 2012
The Morning Show: (video) Confessions from a flight attendant…
Last Sunday I was interviewed on Australia’s Morning Show. This is by far my favorite interview. It was so much fun to do and the way they pieced it together came out great. What I love most is when Larry … Continue reading →
May 13, 2012
AOL’s You’ve Got video series features “the real life of a flight attendant”
It’s not my favorite interview, but it came out much better than I thought it would. Honestly I was kind of nervous about this one. I can’t tell you how many times we had to stop filming because of cars … Continue reading →
May 7, 2012
For flight attendants, seniority means shorter skirts. Here’s why…
10 Flight Attendant Secrets is featured in the May / June issue of Mental Floss Magazine.The following excerpt originally appeared on MentalFloss.com May 3 In the current issue of mental_floss magazine (get a free issue!), veteran flight attendant Heather Poole … Continue reading →
May 3, 2012
Drunk passengers, playboy pilots & life in the sky: Flight attendant reveals secrets of the industry
This post originally appeared on Boston.com What does a flight attendant really do? (Answer: more than you think.) What’s it really like to deal with drunk passengers, suave pilots and potential terrorists? (Answer: it’s tougher than you think.) What really happens when a flight is … Continue reading →
May 2, 2012
In defense of old and weary flight attendants
“Wouldn’t it be nice to be served by flight attendants that are actually excited to come to work? Yes, safety training is important. But there is no reason to believe that a fit and alert 29-year-old should perform less safely in … Continue reading →
April 30, 2012
Falconry at Terranea Resort
If Pamela Anderson walked by naked and an eagle flew overhead at the exact same time, I’m pretty sure my husband would crash the car looking up at the eagle. That’s how funny he is. And yet none of his … Continue reading →
April 26, 2012
BOOK #2
Big news! I’ve finally decided what I’m going to be working on next. Not Skydoll. Not Stewardeath. Not the cat book. (Yes, a cat book.) Not even the book about my grandpa and his WWII plane, Silver Babe. For … Continue reading →
April 25, 2012
My 5 favorite flight attendant videos of all time…
This post originally appeared on my Galley Gossip column featured on Gadling.com 2. Pam Ann: Cabin Service (staring Pam Ann) 3. Carol Burnett Show: No Frills Airline (staring Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, and Harvey Korman) SEE MORE
