The holiday season is fast approaching. It’s estimated that more than 40 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Spring break is a popular time of year, especially for those who have endured snow and cold temperatures. Many families and college students like to visit countries such as Mexico, Aruba, and Jamaica during spring break.

Back in my college days, I commuted from Fond du Lac, WI to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a distance of about 20 miles. I was so excited to buy my first cell phone, a Motorola bag phone, because it took away the stress of the commute.  If anything went wrong, I could call for help (I got 30 free minutes a month). Security for the phone consisted of a pass code and a gray hand towel I used as camouflage because it matched my car’s upholstery.