I have never been a natural athlete. In school, I could have written a book entitled, How to Get Out of Gym Class. Until I was nearing 30, I had no interest in sports other than an unfulfilled desire to hike and camp. Despite my inactivity and because of a dreadfully poor diet, I was underweight and chronically ill. One summer, while lying on the couch with a summer cold … [Read more...]
NonaVentures: iFly Orlando
We all have that one friend who is a die-hard adrenaline junkie who loves to discover their next greatest adventure. That friend is me… This feature is all about uncovering Lake Nona and Orlando’s greatest activities, especially if you enjoy living life on the edge! Something I’ve done before that I’ve wanted to revisit was indoor skydiving. I was lucky enough to try it … [Read more...]
Dog of the Month
Owner’s Name: Mayra Rivera Pet’s Name: Liam Pet’s Age: 1 Year 1 month Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Pet Quirk / Story: Liam came into my life a year after losing my beloved cat Michy, who I loved with all of my heart. After a heartbreaking few months, I began to miss the companionship I once had and began to search for … [Read more...]
5Kers Get Piggy With It
Racers, on your mark. Get set. Eat donuts? Anyone have room for more than 4,000 glazed and sprinkled delicacies in the middle of a 3.1-mile run? Well, get ready to PIG out! All 1,700 racers (1,400 5K runners and 300 Lil’ Oinkers) were adorned with pig snouts in support of The B.A.C.O.N. Foundation (The Big Awesome Charity of Nona). All proceeds from the race were donated to … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Review: A Man Called Ove
Book: A Man Called Ove Author: Fredrik Backman Genre: Fiction Paperback: 337 pages This book was originally published in Sweden in 2010, then translated and published in English in 2014, so the paperback copy was readily available. The story has been made into a movie in Swedish with English subtitles, but I read hints on the web that there might be an entirely new … [Read more...]
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