Whether it’s an Apple Watch, Fitbit or Garmin, it seems that most of us have some sort of heart rate (HR) monitor strapped to our wrists. These fancy devices that not only tell us the time are great for monitoring how many steps we complete in a day, how much sleep we get, and also remind us to move when we have become too sedentary. But what if I told you that by … [Read more...]
Sunny Side Up: Pools
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. I can’t write about life in Florida without addressing swimming pools. And when it comes to pools, I must first express my pride in the hallowed tradition of butt-bumps. If you have not participated, … [Read more...]
Travel: Mexico City
With a population of over 25 million people, Mexico City is a study in contrasts: an urban park double the size of New York’s Central Park, the number of museums second only to Paris, more than 40,000 restaurants living side-by-side with less appealing urban sprawl, traffic snarls at most hours, and pollution especially noticeable upon takeoff and landing. Despite that, it is … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: My Son Is Graduating, and I Feel…
My son walks into my office and tosses a school permission slip onto my desk the way he has so many other times over the past 12 years of school, 13 if we count kindergarten. Before I can reach for it to see where he is off to this time, he walks back in and grabs it back. “I just realized,” he says with a smirk, “I’m 18 now and can sign this myself!” And just like that, my … [Read more...]
The Artist: A Journey That Began With a Little Rock ’n’ Roll
Matt Duarte is a professional musician and has been for 23 years. He’s originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His music is highly influenced by ’70s rock, funk, and Brazilian Tropicalia music. Nonahood News: What drove you to become a musician? When did you realize creating music was your passion? Matt Duarte: My mom is a music lover since forever and has this amazing … [Read more...]
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