"But just as initial optimism made the trip out feel longer than expected, this pessimism starting back makes the trip home feel shorter."

Reverse that and I'll buy it. An optimistic attitude lends to not being bothered so much which, to me, lends to making a trip feel shorter. It's that pessimistic feeling of having to drive... all...that...way...back that makes those car rides home seem so much longer. Usually, you're more tired and just want to be home. That's when it feels like forever.

That is soooooooo not my middle-child brother. He's loud, long-winded and obnoxious. Peace and quiet are two words that have been ripped out of his vocabulary.

I absolutely HATE Stewart!!!! That guy is the bane of all that is good and decent! I wish he would be caught in a ring with a rabid warthog with no possibility of ever escaping!!! What?...Stewart Lee? I thought it said Stewart Smalley. Nevermind.

And Britain's Got Good Dentists too.