It’s been a transitional month for us at Nonahood News – which, at times, happens when you least expect it. But as we all probably know by now, that’s life, and we must adapt. Luckily, at our paper, not unlike the Lake Nona community, we’re all in this together, and here at Nonahood News we’re all working toward the common goal of producing this creative monthly paper. Having … [Read more...]
Wings of Change
It was 11 months ago that I wrote my Editor’s Note about change (https://nonahoodnews.com/editors-note-change-air/). A heck of a lot has happened in that time. I’m learning to embrace change as a vehicle for opportunity, improvement, self-reflection, and discovering what I’m really capable of and what I really want in life. I have many favorite quotes, but one that has been … [Read more...]
Summer Hibernation
When I lived in the Midwest, it was often dark and dreary – for more than half the year, it seemed to me. And in the winter, when the cold would take your breath away and literally freeze your nose hairs, people didn’t leave the house unless they really had to … to go to work, to get groceries, to go to school, the basics. We didn’t linger and chill out with neighbors outside … [Read more...]
Life Is Hard
This whole adulting thing has got me pretty bummed out lately. It’s so hard! And according to my social media newsfeeds, I’m not alone in this sentiment! We’re all struggling in our own ways! We’ve got bills to pay, unexpected illnesses, chronic illnesses, cars to keep running, children to take care of, college expenses to stress over, jobs to perform well at, schedules to … [Read more...]
Education Spotlight: Creative Inspiration Journey School of St. Cloud
Reggio-Inspired Gifted Learning for All The residents of Lake Nona are proud of their reputation of being forward-thinking, innovative, and viewing the world “outside of the box.” Therefore, it’s no surprise that many parents of pre-K through fifth-grade students will be making the 30-minute drive to our neighboring town of St. Cloud this fall so that their children can … [Read more...]