I sat there in my one bedroom apartment watching the rain wash against my window. The pitter patter sound it made as it fell was quite relaxing. The water went from pouring, to moderate, then back to drizzling. I held a small black bag in my hand that I began to toss up and down. A friend had stopped by earlier and delivered it to me. I can’t remember the last time it … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Review: Exit West
Author: Mohsin Hamid Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback; 231 pages This book was a monthly selection in the TV and online PBS Book Club and was named one of the best books of 2017 by several newspapers and magazines. It has won other awards as well, so I wanted to read it before recommending it to my book group. On the surface, it’s the story of … [Read more...]
Lake Nona’s AIDA Nominated for 49 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Applause Awards
Lake Nona High School’s theatre department has had an exciting spring! The school’s production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA, with almost 100 students involved, was met with many accolades from the community at large. The timeless love story fused ancient locales with modern music and thrilled audiences over its two-week run. The school participated in the Dr. Phillips … [Read more...]
Editor’s Note: Everything Can Be Fixed
I’m a perfectionist. I freely admit this and accept this aspect of my personality. I recognize it as a strength in my career and an asset my employers have appreciated, even if it is sometimes annoying. However, anyone in the print media industry knows that letting go of the imperfections is critical to your sanity! Our online articles and social media posts can be edited and … [Read more...]
Short Stories: The Unforgettable Moments of a True Journalist
There are many steps one must take in order to pursue their dreams. A few months ago, I attended a journalism conference in New York. It was a rather memorable time and something that has helped shape my career even further. 9/11 was one of America's most horrific tragedies. Not only were there firefighters and police, there were also reporters there whose mission it was to get … [Read more...]
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