Before I begin this month’s column, I would like to share a disclaimer. This article is based on the opinions and experiences of a person who was in a really bad marriage, in every single aspect. There was no hope for reconciliation, and things were only getting worse to the point where the behavior of both parents was negatively affecting the kids and exposing them to things … [Read more...]
How We Got Here: The Malek Family
So many of us here in Lake Nona come from different places and have different stories of how we wound up in the Nonahood. No two stories are the same, with each comprised of individuals making the choice to pick up and move from another part of Florida, another state, or even another country. This is How We Got Here, telling stories one at a time of how different families from … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: ‘Hey, Alexa?’
I grew up in a big, loud, Jewish family. We enjoyed nothing more than holiday family dinners where we all stuffed our faces, shouted at one another and bickered over inconsequential stuff like whether Noodle Kugel should have raisins in it or not. (For the record … NO, never raisins!) We were most content being in a state of quarrelsome upheaval. In fact, I dare say it was how … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Animal Kingdom Safari and Animal Exploration
Though many of us have lived in Florida for a while and know the ins and outs of Walt Disney World, the Animal Kingdom Safari is an activity often overlooked for the sake of bigger and faster attractions in the theme park, such as Expedition Everest or Dinosaur. As a kid who moved to Central Florida in 2001 when my dad became a cast member at Walt Disney World, my interests … [Read more...]
Pet of the Month
Nona Owner: Tara Wilson Breed: King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Nona is a sweet King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and proud Lake Nona pup. In February 2018, Nona celebrated her 10th birthday; she keeps her puppy-like figure with long walks through Randal Park and chasing after her tennis ball. Basking in the Florida sunshine, cuddling with her family, eating carrots, and … [Read more...]
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