You sit there fuming. Somewhere out on your expected flight it’s snowing hard, and chances are you’ll be stuck for hours until they can dig out. Try to pass the time by keeping busy and/or just plain snoozing. All you need is some handy stuff with you.

1. Stay in touch with updated airport schedules and the rest of the world. Your smartphone is your connection with what’s happening. Make sure it’s always fully charged and on.

2. Your smartphone, tablet or laptop allows you to do business work, play games, write, email, research, study, watch TV, listen to music and get the latest news. You can also see a movie and do almost anything else to help pass the dragging time.

Despite what his camera portrayed on a recent evening, your roaming travel4seniors.com editor always finds the city very lively and exciting.

Q: I’m a 52-year-old woman, newly-retired Navy. I spent 30 years crammed in with hundreds of others, and now want to travel alone. Friends and family say it’s too dangerous these days, and I should always go with a companion or on a group trip. What do you think? MJMcK, San Francisco CA

A: A quick answer is that you should heed friends and family about potential travel problems. However, after a successful service career and continuing good health, you may want to try a safe lone traveler idea at least once. Here are some ideas:

Choose a trip where you’re not exposed to danger. Consider a singles-only cruise. While aboard, security is tight and you can wander anywhere on the ship day or night. You can schedule dining and onboard activities with compatible singles, or do it all independently.

We’re sure 99.99% of airport security people are totally honest. Wish we could say the same about politicians. However, airport thefts do happen. A recent news item told of an arrest at Newark Airport of a security guard. He’s suspected of regularly swiping valuables from bags going through the x-ray, moving belt and bag search areas.

To avoid theft when in airport security, just follow some simple rules:

1. Know thoroughly what can be taken through security and what is banned or must be checked. Do not attempt to take forbidden items.