A Takeoff Tradition

I used to travel with my Dad on planes a lot, and he had this thing where every time we’d be taking off, he’d listen to “Ave Maria.” Part of me would like to have a song like that, that will ensure a smooth flight. I’ve fallen asleep to Foo Fighters, or The Beatles’ White Album before, nothing quite as routine. But I think about him listening to “Ave Maria” every time I take off and I think it protects me the same.