What do you get when you combine the elements of tennis, squash and badminton? PADEL – the fastest growing sport in the world with more than 12 million players. Already popular throughout Spain and other parts of Europe, Padel is now making its way to the US with an introductory event scheduled to happen right here in Orlando. The 2019 Racquet & … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Life Lessons From a Crashed Laptop
Recently, I had one of my biggest nightmares happen … my laptop crashed. Now to some, this might come across as melodramatic ... but to me, my laptop is much more than a mere portable computer. As a writer, my laptop is my lifeline – my emotional release, my therapy ... not to mention it is the mode on which I work! So, when my screen turned different shades of pink and a … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Ho, Ho, Hope
“I’m not ready to stop believing in Santa Claus,” my 75-year-old father declared from his ICU hospital bed. “Daddy, I think you are confused. You’re JEWISH!” I giggled while texting a message to my husband reminding him to pick up the kids from school. This was life for my father toward the end, random comments like this were not uncommon. I would nonchalantly point out … [Read more...]
Buddy the Elf Pancake Breakfast Charity Fundraiser
Next to Santa, Buddy the Elf is one of the most iconic holiday characters. His passion for people and sweets make him incredibly loveable. So, when Lake Nona High School’s Theatre Department announced that they would be doing Elf the Musical, Jr. as their winter show, it made perfect sense that they would honor this beloved, sugar-obsessed, giant-sized imp’s sweet tooth with a … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Why Use a Lawn Mower When a Weed Whacker Can Get the Job Done?
A dear friend of mine who happens to be a family counselor recently wrote a wonderful article on the newest and latest parenting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive down like a bird pouncing on prey at the first sign of distress, “Lawnmower Parents” seem to be even more aggressive. … [Read more...]