I’ve always been captivated by hot air balloons, although I’ve never dared ride in one. No engine? No me. For those in search of a screen saver, may I recommend Googling images of “Grand Est Mondial ...

“Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon? / We could float among the stars together, you and I / For we can fly, we can fly .” The invitation is almost too hard to resist as it was offered by ...