Article by Dan Wilson Lake Nona? Where the heck is that?? These are the words I spoke when I was chatting with my girlfriend, Jenn, about two months ago when she told me she submitted for a position within Johnson & Johnson at a subsidiary in the Orlando market, the Human Performance Institute. I have lived in Jacksonville since 2004, with established roots, … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: All Signs Point to YES
Do you believe in signs? I’m not talking about road signs or astrological ones. I mean signs, as in those subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle), gentle nudges from the universe that can help point us in the right direction, confirm our decisions, or just offer us a sense of hope. I am sure right about now some of you may be rolling your eyes. Hey, I get it. I am a … [Read more...]
The Artist: The Therapeutics of Mixing Paint
Lake Nona area resident Hannah B. Rupp shares her creative journey on following her calling to create and becoming a professional artist in the mix(ing) of the paint. NHN: What drove you to become an artist? When did you realize creating art was your passion? Hannah B. Rupp: I’ve always felt called to create, but it wasn’t until my first studio art class in undergrad in … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Put Your Phone Down
Welcome to Family Fridays, where we discuss the importance of reconnecting with your family. In the hustle and bustle of the digital age, finding a moment of peace and quiet is so hard to come by. It can be easy to simply hand our kids technology rather than engaging in real-world activities that challenge their minds and engage their spirits. Each month, we’ll look at new and … [Read more...]
He Has a Dream, and I Am On His Team
A poem to Esteban, and all the kids with Down Syndrome (dreaming of equality) everywhere. I am on your team. He has a dream, and I am on his team. I wish you could see him as I do. He is happy. He is fun. How he dances and sings all day. Before he sleeps, he kneels to pray. I wanted him to ride a bike, and he did, with hard … [Read more...]
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