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The Artist: Creating Things That Didn’t Exist Before

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Our September artist of the month is none other than Matthew Gonzalez, an up-and-coming mix-media artist and Lake Nona native. Gonzalez’s signature style is dark and alluring, showcased beautifully in works like “Dark Side of the Moon,” “Daydream” and “Fade.” Ever inspired by many arts, Gonzalez has also reimagined films that hit very close to home, like Interstellar, the Harry … [Read more...]

One Date at a Time: Great Lasting Impressions

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By this point, you all know that Hubby and I are always looking for new and different date night ideas to share with you. Looking back at past dates (axe throwing, miniature golf, boat rides, etc.), we realized that perhaps we needed to try something a little more cultural. But looking at flat paintings on a stuffy museum wall is so 2019 (not to mention not very thrilling). … [Read more...]

Sunny Side Up: Swiss Family Robinson

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People always talk about summer reading, but I’ve never really believed in it. I think it’s because of the stupid book lists I’d get in high school to read while I was away. Yeah, right. “What I did during my summer was read what you gave me, and now I’m back. It was great.” But this summer, I decide to overcome my aversion to that book list feeling, with its corresponding … [Read more...]

Sunny Side Up: Touched

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Some would say I’ve been touched. I’m creative – a writer. Perhaps it was a light touch. Regardless, here I am to share about touching things, not people. Touching people is too complicated.  I’m a keen toucher of things. This is why, when visiting the Kennedy Space Center, I couldn’t wait to touch the moon pebble. When I did, I realized I was accomplishing something … [Read more...]

The Artist: Creating a Fantasy World

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Our August artist Galina Crosby Creese moved to the Lake Nona area with her family 12 years ago from London, England, where she was born and spent a majority of her life. Doubling as both artist and pilot, she keeps an active lifestyle and stays involved in several sporting activities around the community. You can check out her artwork in-person at The Barefoot Spa Orlando … [Read more...]

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