Author Archives: Val Booth

Taking Off from Deland Municipal Airport KDED

By Val Booth | Published: March 11, 2010
I love the grass strip at Deland Municipal Airport. It’s open and accessible. Folks like me, who just like being around airplanes, can do so without feeling walled off from our passion. This is the way General Aviation should be… Photo taken with my BlackBerry 3.2MP camera.
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Decluttering: The 30 Minute March Toward Organization

By Val Booth | Published: February 22, 2010
When I met The Man o’ the House, at his home, I was struck by the sparse atmosphere. The bare walls were light grey (OMG!), the floors were covered in large white tile separated by grey grout and a small, round glass table with four chairs almost suggested he might eat here. Passing through [...]
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Politically Correct: Speak No Evil… Not Even at TED

By Val Booth | Published: February 14, 2010
Do you think we’ve gone just a wee bit too far with our insistence on politically correct speech? I value respect and kindness. The well-defined social rules of engagement provide structure and everyone “knows how to behave.” Admittedly, a thoughtful choice of words can smote the flames of a heated argument. A series of [...]
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