Our nation celebrated National Face Your Fears Day last week. Well, we were supposed to. I would have if I had wanted to. But I didn’t because this is the most ridiculous national day ever. It reminds me of a friend who once told me that he loves doing things he doesn’t want to do because it grows his discipline. I pointed out that if he loves doing those things, he … [Read more...]
The Artist: Amor
Meet Milena Borges, who recently became a part of our Nonahood as not only a resident but a local florist and artist. Borges’ current speciality are beautifully handmade bottles and jars personalized with a special painted message and filled with dried flower arrangements. Her creations put out a warm feeling of gratitude and love, perfect for the season of thanks. Take a … [Read more...]
A Guide to No Shave November and Movember
November marks the start of both No Shave November and Movember, the time of year when people opt to hold off on shaving for the entire month. While No Shave November and Movember sound similar and are often lumped together, there are some key differences you should keep in mind before choosing which to participate in. No Shave November No Shave November was coined in … [Read more...]
Sunny Side Up: Spanish
Floridians know their Spanish. A trip to Walmart is to hear perfect Spanish, Spanish in all its iterations. So when I moved here, I thought I’d give this Spanish thing a go. To say I’m pretty good at languages is an understatement. My family moved to Germany when I was two, and you should have heard me jabber away in German by age five. I was a baby prodigy! In fact, my … [Read more...]
The Artist: Escape From Reality
Photos Courtesy of Kellie Delaney Kellie Delaney is a Central Florida-based artist who specializes in acrylic paint and digital art. On one hand, Delaney’s known for painting charming portraits of furry friends. But on the other hand, moments from iconic fictional characters are a common theme that permeates her art. And we can’t forget her special dash of spookiness, of … [Read more...]
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