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Unusual Attitudes: Frustrated in Florida

“Calm down, Martha. Do this with grace and good humor. There are things in life that just have to be endured,” George said. Philippe de Kemmeter
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article highlights David Mamet's essay, which critiques Disney World's commercialism and "regulated fun," contrasting it with the authentic magic of older amusement parks.
  • The author recounts her own similar, highly negative experience at Disney World, finding it an oppressive environment of "enforced fun" that led her to leave early and receive a refund.
  • These reflections are presented within the context of a challenging flying trip where the author maintains personal boundaries with an unwanted suitor and navigates the complexities of long-distance VFR travel.
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After a weekend with friends at Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland, my niece and her husband were packing up for the drive home. Somebody tossing garbage bags into a dumpster spied a bundle of discarded Playboy magazines in pristine condition all from the 1980s.

Martha Lunken

Martha Lunken is a lifelong pilot, former FAA inspector and defrocked pilot examiner. She flies a Cessna 180 and anything with a tailwheel, from Cubs to DC-3s.

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