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Sunny Side Up: Seasons By Philip Long On the lighter side of the Nonahood, this is a column about the humorous realities of life in Central Florida. We must choose to laugh and sweat rather than cry and sweat. We live where others vacation. This befuddles me. I get calls at work. “Hey, Sweet Love of My Life, the kids and I are going to the pool, do you want us to wait … [Read more...]
In a couple of weeks, I turn 50. I have sat at the computer for hours, staring at the empty screen trying to find the right words to express my thoughts about reaching this milestone. You see, I’m a bit confused as to how I am supposed to feel about turning the Big 5-O and how I am supposed to celebrate this momentous occasion! While I am leaning toward the idea of throwing … [Read more...]
I’m an overprotective mom by nature. Seriously, it’s genetic, a horrible attribute passed down from a domineering Jewish mama who got it from her own “smother” and so on. The only difference between me and my ancestors is that I am aware of this trait and try to make a conscious effort every day to not allow my innate desire to wrap my kids in bubble wrap and hide … [Read more...]
On the lighter side of the Nonahood, this is a column about the humorous realities of life in Central Florida. We must choose to laugh and sweat rather than cry and sweat. A searing pain throbs in the back of my eyeballs, only outdone by the burning running up and down my arms, neck and shoulders. Ah, the beach, a place of comfort and relaxation. When I was … [Read more...]
On the lighter side of the Nonahood, this is a column about the humorous realities of life in Central Florida. We must choose to laugh and sweat rather than cry and sweat. I think I’ve figured out why we live in a marsh. It all goes back to allergies. I realize there’s liquid everywhere around here – in the air, in my backyard, in little springs, under my arms. But one of … [Read more...]
