When the final bell of the school year rings, children run home, eagerly anticipating the freedom of summer. A week (sometimes even days) later, parents hear the dreaded two-word phrase: “I’m bored.” Parents need not fear as the Lake Nona YMCA is making sure that children have their best summer ever thanks to a variety of programs and activities that stimulate … [Read more...]
DOT Completes Project on Time – Nonahood News Scallion
State transportation officials were left red-faced when an internal audit revealed that one of their construction projects was completed on time. A routine annual audit revealed that a small construction project was actually completed a few days ahead of schedule. Officials were further troubled by the fact that the project was also completed below budget. In an … [Read more...]
They Just Don’t Make Newsstands Like They Used to!
When I was offered a commission to design and build a rack for the Nonahood News that would be placed in the new GuideWell Innovation CoRE (Collaborative Resource Ecosystem), I jumped at the chance. I was lucky enough to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the new facility shortly before their grand opening. On that first visit, much was askew; tables were still being … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Cherry Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salad
Are you ready for the most amazing summer salad to date? Fresh, sweet, and full of flavor. If you answered yes, then I have a recipe for you. I created this recipe on a whim because I was trying to use up left-over cooked corn on the cob. We were eating grilled chicken tacos that night, and I had an abundance of cherry tomatoes. I decided to make a quick cold salad to go with … [Read more...]
Millennial Sues Over Missing Workplace Participation Trophy
“It’s just not fair,” exclaimed Brandon Taylor, a millennial working at his first post-college job. “They assigned me to work on a group project with 4 of my teammates. Everything started out great. We had a couple of those ‘planning meetings’ with doughnuts and coffee and then, bam, everyone turned on me. The project leader, Henry, started handing out assignments, but all the … [Read more...]