On the lighter side of the Nonahood, this is a column about the humorous realities of life in Central Florida. We must choose to laugh and sweat rather than cry and sweat. Sports in Central Florida: Should they exist? What follows is a pain-riddled case study. My first encounter with a sport in Florida was in college, playing soccer in Daytona. I scored a fantastic goal … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Book Review
The Only Woman in the Room Author: Marie Benedict Some of you may have read Carnegie’s Maid, or perhaps The Other Einstein, or maybe Lady Clementine (about Winston Churchill’s wife), all by the author Marie Benedict, who also writes under the name Heather Benedict Terrell. Her 2019 novel, The Only Woman in the Room, is about Hedy Lamarr, the 1940s Hollywood film star. Ms. … [Read more...]
The Artist: The Sacramental Imagination
Some of us wish we could paint. Or write. Or have a great eye for photography. Ciera McElroy, our featured Artist for September, can do all three and more! Let us introduce you to this young Lake Nona native who bursts with creative energy in multiple art forms that we all can appreciate and enjoy. Nonahood News: What drove you to become an artist? Ciera McElroy: … [Read more...]
Music Review: The Lion King: The Gift
It makes sense that if a movie includes such a big name in music like Beyoncé, we’d expect a song or two to be made for the movie and get promoted alongside of it. Well, Beyoncé – as Queen Bey does – topped releasing just a song or two. She produced an album comprised of various artists and songs for the 2019 remake of The Lion King and called it The Lion King: The Gift. This … [Read more...]
Binge-Watching in the Nonahood: Euphoria
Rated TV-MA Minor spoilers ahead about Euphoria. I am back with yet another HBO show to recommend on this recurring column because, frankly, HBO has put out some of the best and most critically-acclaimed shows of the decade; they’re also not afraid to push boundaries, which is exactly what they have done with their newest show, Euphoria. Created by Sam Levinson and … [Read more...]
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