By Matt Brauer
Commander Bobby McTrue clutched the steel bars, bracing for impact. He helmed the Venti for five years; this would be his first hard landing.
His thoughts flashed to his first clumsy command of the vehicle, his increased confidence and journey lengths, and his flawless flight of his current mission. His mind paused on that feeling: flight, weightlessness, soaring through vast openness. The reverie lasted a moment, but seemed like hours to him. Earth impact jolted him to reality.
“Cool, you jumped eight feet!” Josh exclaimed.
Bobby looked back at the ramp, looked down at his bicycle, and thought, Best mission ever.
This mission took me back in time. Well done!
Thank you.
You helped me relive my misson now 75 years old. Thanks, job well done.
Wonderful!
Enjoyed it! Reminded me of James Thurber’s classic daydreamer short story, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”