Adrain Thomas-EIkmann, Portland, Oregon

dear ADRIAN: As we write, it's the day after Valentine's Day, and our treat bags are full of temptation. Businesses like yours make us want to eat more healthfully.


CATCH AND RELEASE
I read with great amusement your story on how to spot a travel rookie [January 15]. I particularly enjoyed the top 10 lists. However, I was amazed that my number one pet peeve wasn't mentioned: When a passenger seated behind you uses your headrest to help themselves get up from their seat. They'll pull the headrest backward in order to help pull themselves up, and then let go, which flings your head forward as if it were a slingshot.  They're totally oblivious to the problems they're causing. Thanks for the article and for making me laugh out loud.
Randy Kamin, Frisco, Texas

dear randy: Your letter makes us think you've had the misfortune of involuntarily impersonating a slingshot more times than you care to recall. Just remember: That kind of experience builds character.


MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
I got a big kick out of your article on how to spot rookie travelers. Just for fun, I thought I would do a little turn about ways to identify real business travelers:
1. They think everyone is eager to hear a group of them loudly discuss their business conference or the terrific game of golf they played during their retreat.
2. They can't live without talking on their cell phone every possible second it is permitted and think it's okay for all of us to hear about their latest deal, their business problems, or the latest issues at home.