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. This month, I’ve decided to write on Florida attire. Perhaps, as a father of a 13-year-old girl, I simply want to rant and rage about the insanity of what I call cheek shorts and wedgie suits. Fathers, … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Book Review
Where the Crawdads Sing Author: Delia Owens Over the last few months, I saw this book everywhere. A friend took it on a trip and loved reading it. It’s a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese’s (Witherspoon) Book Club selection, and it got 4.52 stars on Goodreads. After all the good reviews, I had to find out what was so special about this novel. The narrative is told in … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Eating Healthy, Eating Out
Research has shown that those who regularly eat out are more likely to gain weight in comparison with those who eat more home-cooked meals. In addition, those who eat more meals at home are less likely to be deficient in essential macro and micronutrients to support optimal health. In the last decade, fast food, takeout, and dining options have doubled, and more and more … [Read more...]
Wrestling Positions Young Athletes for a Variety of Sports
If you’ve ever wrestled with the decision of choosing a sports program for your child, Lake Nona Youth Sports may have the obvious answer: wrestling! Brandon Marshall, director of wrestling for the Lake Nona Junior Lions, launched the fall season this month for kids ages 5 to 15, in collaboration with Kendrick Ellison, wrestling coach for Lake Nona High … [Read more...]
In Memory of David McGrinn March 6, 1980 – July 27, 2019
On July 27, Nona Cycle and the Central Florida cycling community lost an outstanding athlete, a devoted husband and father, United States Marine Corps veteran, and a man of deep faith. On this sunny summer day, David McGrinn was doing what he loved most, riding his custom-built three-wheel bike with members of Nona Cycle on the Saturday morning Airport Loop Ride. On this … [Read more...]
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