On Dec. 8, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the winners of the Hispanic Heritage Month student art contest and recipients of the Education Award. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and this year’s contest theme was “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida.” Students created essay and art submissions to … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Three Ways to Make Homemade Applesauce
October has arrived, and apple season is here! It might not feel like fall here in the Nonahood, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the flavors of the season. My mom taught me how to make homemade applesauce years ago, and I’ve been making my own ever since. I first learned how to make homemade applesauce on the stovetop. But over the years, I started experimenting with other … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Triangle Pose
Utthita TrikonasanaYour Monthly Yoga Pose According to architectural elements, the triangle is the strongest shape as it holds its shape and has a base, which is very strong and also has a strong support. The triangle is common in all sorts of building supports and trusses. In yoga, triangle pose, or utthita trikonasana, is a posture of strength and length. The base … [Read more...]
My Ovarian Cancer Journey
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and anyone can sign up to walk a virtual 5K and support this very worthy cause. A woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is approximately one in 78. Most are not detected in the early stages as there are no annual tests to take. I know this because I am one of those women, but I feel lucky. I will be walking my … [Read more...]