September 2022 Newsletter
Patricia Lee
A Note From The Publisher
It is not that unusual for a child to complain that a teacher doesn't like them. Parents can sometimes blow that comment off for various reasons but be careful because sometimes it's true.
True story: Picture it... my senior year... 1977. I was driving a '68 blue Camaro and was skinny with long, straight blonde hair. When my friends found out who my homeroom teacher was, their eyes got big and one friend said, "Oh no! You better be careful because she hates blondes." I said, "What? That's ridiculous. She's a grown, educated woman. Why would she hate me just because I'm blonde." My friend said, " Because her husband cheated on her with a blonde." Yikes! I said, "Well, I only have her for homeroom which is 15 minutes in the morning and that's it. What could she do, right? She calls the roll. We answer and then I'm out of there. Everything should be fine. Nothing to worry about."
Fast forward a couple of months and one morning, as we all sat waiting for the proverbial bell to ring to start our glorious day, the teacher called me up to her desk. Hands me a slip of paper and tells me I have to go to the principal to get reinstated in school because that was my third time of being late. Now, mind you, I had been sitting there since 7:50am. I was the first one in the room that day. The class heard what she said and everyone chimed in telling her that I was there before the bell rang. She just kept looking down at something on her desk and ignoring everyone. I went to the office and explained to the principal what happened. I told him how everyone tried to tell her I wasn't late, and I had a few other choice words about the situation, as well. He really didn't say much back to me other than to just sign the slip and send me back to homeroom. The problem with being late to homeroom three times was that it went on your record and that could affect you getting a job. Back in those days, lots of students just went to work rather than college and when you went to apply for a job the business owner would check your high school records including times tardy, etc.. The bottom line is that since I wasn't in any of her science classes and only in her homeroom, that was the only way she could think of hurting me. Teachers can have it in for you for so many different reasons. We all want to think they are all fine, upstanding people who love and care about all students and thank God, that is true most of the time but not always. That is not my only story nor even my worst story of being bullied by a teacher. Just don't be so quick to blow off your child, if they come home saying, "the teacher hates me" because it could be true. Investigate. Do your homework! (Pun Intended)
It is not that unusual for a child to complain that a teacher doesn't like them. Parents can sometimes blow that comment off for various reasons but be careful because sometimes it's true.
True story: Picture it... my senior year... 1977. I was driving a '68 blue Camaro and was skinny with long, straight blonde hair. When my friends found out who my homeroom teacher was, their eyes got big and one friend said, "Oh no! You better be careful because she hates blondes." I said, "What? That's ridiculous. She's a grown, educated woman. Why would she hate me just because I'm blonde." My friend said, " Because her husband cheated on her with a blonde." Yikes! I said, "Well, I only have her for homeroom which is 15 minutes in the morning and that's it. What could she do, right? She calls the roll. We answer and then I'm out of there. Everything should be fine. Nothing to worry about."
Fast forward a couple of months and one morning, as we all sat waiting for the proverbial bell to ring to start our glorious day, the teacher called me up to her desk. Hands me a slip of paper and tells me I have to go to the principal to get reinstated in school because that was my third time of being late. Now, mind you, I had been sitting there since 7:50am. I was the first one in the room that day. The class heard what she said and everyone chimed in telling her that I was there before the bell rang. She just kept looking down at something on her desk and ignoring everyone. I went to the office and explained to the principal what happened. I told him how everyone tried to tell her I wasn't late, and I had a few other choice words about the situation, as well. He really didn't say much back to me other than to just sign the slip and send me back to homeroom. The problem with being late to homeroom three times was that it went on your record and that could affect you getting a job. Back in those days, lots of students just went to work rather than college and when you went to apply for a job the business owner would check your high school records including times tardy, etc.. The bottom line is that since I wasn't in any of her science classes and only in her homeroom, that was the only way she could think of hurting me. Teachers can have it in for you for so many different reasons. We all want to think they are all fine, upstanding people who love and care about all students and thank God, that is true most of the time but not always. That is not my only story nor even my worst story of being bullied by a teacher. Just don't be so quick to blow off your child, if they come home saying, "the teacher hates me" because it could be true. Investigate. Do your homework! (Pun Intended)
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Lori Leath Smith
Blessed To Be Adopted: By Lori Leath Smith, Publisher - Life Media, Inc. Destin Life community newspaper
Meet local author Ann Kief, a former German baroness, as she tells her adoption story through the pages of her new book, Blessed by Adoption. Here readers will find a true story about a German girl who was born a baroness, adopted by Americans, and later became a “princess.” While searching for her biological roots, surprises unfolded, miracles happened, and patterns developed that revealed a common life thread. Ann believes this is an inspirational book of amazing occurrences along the journey of discovery, blending families and countries. “Whether adopted or not, readers will be drawn into the twists and turns of the thought processes, relationships and research,” she says. “An adoption story does not end when a bundle of joy is placed in the arms of an adoptive couple. For Ann Kief, adopted as an infant in Germany by a U.S. military couple, her placement was just the beginning of her story—one that unfolded over many years and continues to unfold. Ann, who ultimately moved to America with her adoptive family, was drawn to discover her biological German roots. Ann tells the heartwarming and compelling story about her search to determine who her biological father was and if she could locate and contact her biological mother,” says Alice H. Murray, local adoption attorney and writer. Ann lived in Germany half of her childhood and became a naturalized American citizen as a teenager. As she began reflecting upon her life and searching for her biological roots, she uncovered surprises, encountered miracles and discovered patterns that revealed a common thread weaving the tapestry of her life. “In this book, Ann writes a beautiful reminder that God is always with us, and always working in every individual life. From crossing oceans, connecting family dots, and deep research, Ann does a wonderful job of recount ing an incredible journey that shows the complexity of life, relationships, and finding our place in this world. It encouraged me to look deeper into my own history. Having experienced the blessing of adoption three times in my own family, I pray this book will open the door for others to be blessed by adoption as well,” says Rev. Brad Goode, Pastor Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach. Ann and her husband, Duaine, live in Santa Rosa Beach. Her professional life has been mainly focused on education, leadership and college administration. She taught at the university, college and grade school levels as well as in numerous parks and recreation settings. She has written professionally, as well as dabbled in writing children’s literature. Though Ann and Duane have enjoyed pursuing interests in several businesses, her greatest joy and fulfillment has been as a wife, mother and grandmother. Blessed by Adoption premiered July 2019 at Barnes & Noble Book sellers. You can purchase autographed copies on her website, BlessedByAdoption.com or purchase at XulonPress.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Amazon. com, iBooks or other bookstores.
Meet local author Ann Kief, a former German baroness, as she tells her adoption story through the pages of her new book, Blessed by Adoption. Here readers will find a true story about a German girl who was born a baroness, adopted by Americans, and later became a “princess.” While searching for her biological roots, surprises unfolded, miracles happened, and patterns developed that revealed a common life thread. Ann believes this is an inspirational book of amazing occurrences along the journey of discovery, blending families and countries. “Whether adopted or not, readers will be drawn into the twists and turns of the thought processes, relationships and research,” she says. “An adoption story does not end when a bundle of joy is placed in the arms of an adoptive couple. For Ann Kief, adopted as an infant in Germany by a U.S. military couple, her placement was just the beginning of her story—one that unfolded over many years and continues to unfold. Ann, who ultimately moved to America with her adoptive family, was drawn to discover her biological German roots. Ann tells the heartwarming and compelling story about her search to determine who her biological father was and if she could locate and contact her biological mother,” says Alice H. Murray, local adoption attorney and writer. Ann lived in Germany half of her childhood and became a naturalized American citizen as a teenager. As she began reflecting upon her life and searching for her biological roots, she uncovered surprises, encountered miracles and discovered patterns that revealed a common thread weaving the tapestry of her life. “In this book, Ann writes a beautiful reminder that God is always with us, and always working in every individual life. From crossing oceans, connecting family dots, and deep research, Ann does a wonderful job of recount ing an incredible journey that shows the complexity of life, relationships, and finding our place in this world. It encouraged me to look deeper into my own history. Having experienced the blessing of adoption three times in my own family, I pray this book will open the door for others to be blessed by adoption as well,” says Rev. Brad Goode, Pastor Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach. Ann and her husband, Duaine, live in Santa Rosa Beach. Her professional life has been mainly focused on education, leadership and college administration. She taught at the university, college and grade school levels as well as in numerous parks and recreation settings. She has written professionally, as well as dabbled in writing children’s literature. Though Ann and Duane have enjoyed pursuing interests in several businesses, her greatest joy and fulfillment has been as a wife, mother and grandmother. Blessed by Adoption premiered July 2019 at Barnes & Noble Book sellers. You can purchase autographed copies on her website, BlessedByAdoption.com or purchase at XulonPress.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Amazon. com, iBooks or other bookstores.
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Rachael Prescott - Owner of Studio6Twenty5
Destinite Spotlight On Rachael Prescott: by Patricia Lee
I danced and taught dance over a 20-year span, in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the love of my life. I may be retired from it, but it never leaves my soul. My spirit is always dancing! Destin is so fortunate to have someone as experienced and talented, as Rachael Prescott teaching dance, in the community. Her list of accolades is long. Meanwhile, she grew up in Destin but then moved to California where she was a successful model and where she met her husband, Dylan Carney, owner of Destin Stumps and Trees. They married and soon decided they wanted to live their lives and raise their family in Destin. They returned in 2015 and that is when Rachael started her successful dance studio. I would encourage you to sign up your children for dance lessons. You acquire so much more from it than just learning how to dance. It's a discovery; it's a journey. Dance is the only art wherein we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made.
Below is an excerpt from her website.
"Native Destin, Florida local, Rachel Prescott, received her early classical ballet training with Mrs. Bernadette Clements Sims, founder of our notable Northwest Florida Ballet. Rachel moved up the ranks to become an esteemed company member under Ballet Mistress Mrs. Dorothy Daniels Lister, former company member of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and head of the Children’s Department at the Robert Joffrey Ballet Company’s official school, American Ballet Center, for 25 years.
She has performed a large variety of roles in productions such as The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Giselle, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere and Cinderella among many other classical and contemporary works locally with NFB and Northwest Florida State College, and beyond.
An extensive and notable modeling career with Elite Model Management moved her from her hometown to New York City and Los Angeles, where she continued her dance training with Steps on Broadway, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Westside School of Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Throughout her career, Rachel has also been cast as a dancer in several music videos, SAG/AFTRA national television commercials and network live awards shows through her agencies.
In 2015, Rachel returned to the Emerald Coast of her youth with her husband and young daughter. Upon moving back to Destin, finding weekly classes to take with her father proved to be problematic. Unable to find a solution, Rachel began teaching adult ballet classes twice a week, and fell in love with teaching. The rest is history.
In October 2020, with the help of her contractor sister, Rachel’s dreams and life mission were realized as she opened studio6twenty5 at 625 Harbor Blvd in Destin. (Her father now has has an adult ballet class three days a week.)
Staying true to her mantra “Ballet is for Everyone”, Rachel teaches a wide range of classes and workshops at local studios, schools and within a variety of programs. Rachel is a legacy member of Destin Woman’s Club, and sits on the Advisory Board at Destin School of the Arts.
Rachel Prescott is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Rachel is also certified in Progressing Ballet" Technique.
I danced and taught dance over a 20-year span, in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the love of my life. I may be retired from it, but it never leaves my soul. My spirit is always dancing! Destin is so fortunate to have someone as experienced and talented, as Rachael Prescott teaching dance, in the community. Her list of accolades is long. Meanwhile, she grew up in Destin but then moved to California where she was a successful model and where she met her husband, Dylan Carney, owner of Destin Stumps and Trees. They married and soon decided they wanted to live their lives and raise their family in Destin. They returned in 2015 and that is when Rachael started her successful dance studio. I would encourage you to sign up your children for dance lessons. You acquire so much more from it than just learning how to dance. It's a discovery; it's a journey. Dance is the only art wherein we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made.
Below is an excerpt from her website.
"Native Destin, Florida local, Rachel Prescott, received her early classical ballet training with Mrs. Bernadette Clements Sims, founder of our notable Northwest Florida Ballet. Rachel moved up the ranks to become an esteemed company member under Ballet Mistress Mrs. Dorothy Daniels Lister, former company member of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and head of the Children’s Department at the Robert Joffrey Ballet Company’s official school, American Ballet Center, for 25 years.
She has performed a large variety of roles in productions such as The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Giselle, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere and Cinderella among many other classical and contemporary works locally with NFB and Northwest Florida State College, and beyond.
An extensive and notable modeling career with Elite Model Management moved her from her hometown to New York City and Los Angeles, where she continued her dance training with Steps on Broadway, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Westside School of Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Throughout her career, Rachel has also been cast as a dancer in several music videos, SAG/AFTRA national television commercials and network live awards shows through her agencies.
In 2015, Rachel returned to the Emerald Coast of her youth with her husband and young daughter. Upon moving back to Destin, finding weekly classes to take with her father proved to be problematic. Unable to find a solution, Rachel began teaching adult ballet classes twice a week, and fell in love with teaching. The rest is history.
In October 2020, with the help of her contractor sister, Rachel’s dreams and life mission were realized as she opened studio6twenty5 at 625 Harbor Blvd in Destin. (Her father now has has an adult ballet class three days a week.)
Staying true to her mantra “Ballet is for Everyone”, Rachel teaches a wide range of classes and workshops at local studios, schools and within a variety of programs. Rachel is a legacy member of Destin Woman’s Club, and sits on the Advisory Board at Destin School of the Arts.
Rachel Prescott is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Rachel is also certified in Progressing Ballet" Technique.
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Dr. Ronald Johnston
Dry Skin Condition: By: Dr. Ronald Johnston - Board-certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon
Dry skin or xerosis can be an issue at any age. However, as you age, numerous factors such as hormones, circulation, weather, humidity, season changes, travel, clothing, skin changes with age, etc., can all make dry skin worse. The most noticeable area as you age is your legs, especially below your knees. It does not mean you have done anything wrong and can just happen. Fortunately, there are a number of therapies that you can try to help alleviate the flaking and dry skin, but it will take some work.
The obvious option to help dry skin is to moisturize daily or twice a day. CeraVe is a good simple moisturizer and has no fragrance. The best time to moisturize is after a bath or shower, when you are still a little damp. The lotions and creams will go on easier; but ointments will be thicker and hold moisture better. Using a lotion/cream moisturizer in the morning and an ointment at night is a good plan. Next, try to avoid hot showers/baths or strong soaps since these can dry the skin.
There are also a number of post-shower/bath topicals that can help. Curel Hydrotherapy is one option that you can use after your shower/bath, but before you towel off. Apply the topical and then towel off. This topical moisturizer is meant to help hydrate your skin by locking in some of the moisture from bathing. If you have difficulty reaching your dry areas, especially your back and feet, you can get a reusable, plastic extender to help apply the lotion. These extenders look like little back scratcher devices with a flat end so you can apply the topical and then put on the hard-to-reach areas and can be found on Amazon.
Dry skin can get severe and often not resolve, but daily regimens can help alleviate this annoying condition. Think more about controlling your dry skin rather than curing the condition.
Dry skin or xerosis can be an issue at any age. However, as you age, numerous factors such as hormones, circulation, weather, humidity, season changes, travel, clothing, skin changes with age, etc., can all make dry skin worse. The most noticeable area as you age is your legs, especially below your knees. It does not mean you have done anything wrong and can just happen. Fortunately, there are a number of therapies that you can try to help alleviate the flaking and dry skin, but it will take some work.
The obvious option to help dry skin is to moisturize daily or twice a day. CeraVe is a good simple moisturizer and has no fragrance. The best time to moisturize is after a bath or shower, when you are still a little damp. The lotions and creams will go on easier; but ointments will be thicker and hold moisture better. Using a lotion/cream moisturizer in the morning and an ointment at night is a good plan. Next, try to avoid hot showers/baths or strong soaps since these can dry the skin.
There are also a number of post-shower/bath topicals that can help. Curel Hydrotherapy is one option that you can use after your shower/bath, but before you towel off. Apply the topical and then towel off. This topical moisturizer is meant to help hydrate your skin by locking in some of the moisture from bathing. If you have difficulty reaching your dry areas, especially your back and feet, you can get a reusable, plastic extender to help apply the lotion. These extenders look like little back scratcher devices with a flat end so you can apply the topical and then put on the hard-to-reach areas and can be found on Amazon.
Dry skin can get severe and often not resolve, but daily regimens can help alleviate this annoying condition. Think more about controlling your dry skin rather than curing the condition.
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Tylor Kenall
Tips for Training Your Youth Athlete:
by Coach, Tylor Kendall, Owner - Foundations 850, Inc.
Today's world of youth sports has become ever more demanding and competitive. Never mind the practice/game schedule; whether the uniform is clean or not; and let's not even get started on dinner times - 4:30 or 9:30PM is your only option! That is only the surface. The high levels of competition and the emphasis put on youth sports makes it a different experience for each individual. Not to mention that everyone is growing and developing at different rates. This adds much pressure to those trying to succeed while not being the "fastest" or "tallest" on their respective teams. Not everyone is born with quick feet and excellent hand eye coordination. Some will need additional help from Mom or Dad. Whether you were All-State, All- American, or just not all that into sports when you were growing up, here's some tips for you to help support your athlete.
Starting off- have your youth athlete drink more water. There are countless reasons and plenty of science to back up the extra hydration. Let's not forget the sunscreen while we're at it. Once you hit the field or courts respectively, an emphasis should be placed on stretching. It is one of the biggest proponents of speed/agility/quickness and strength training as well as being essential for injury prevention. Next, whether performing a lift, drill, or exercise, form is the priority long before the out-put measured. Posture is another aspect that cannot be left out. When working with kids and adolescents, we are forming lifelong movement patterns and postured techniques.
No matter the sport, develop a complete, well-rounded athlete. Multi-sport athletes will get a variety of training and exposure to stress. Those that specialize early will need an integrated approach added into their practice routine. Speed, agility and quickness training can be beneficial to all youth participants no matter what age and level. This can be done with an unlimited variety. Strength training is also important. Strength and resistance training has been found beneficial to start at 8-9 years old with supervision and direction. With upper-level training, the athlete will need to have access to a more balanced and stable diet. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are essential. Don't forget the protein!
When developing an athlete, or child in general, we should not only focus on the body, but also the mind and spirit. With a psychological approach in mind, emphasize positive self-talk. Promote "I can'', "I will'' attitude to build self-confidence. Belief in oneself should be one of the most important principles that we share with our future leaders. And more often than not, our leaders have a background in athletics. Responsibility will also be an opportune reinforcement. Encourage the athlete to prepare their equipment and uniforms the night before. Promote taking care of one's belongings and cleaning gear and taking pride in oneself. Also remember patience in this aspect, as all others!
Consistency will carry the athlete's progression well beyond most of their given peers. Teach your trainee that this is a marathon, not a sprint. Also encourage goal setting. Season, 1 year and 3-year goals can be formulated and altered as we pinpoint the direction of our success. Stick to the basics, fundamentals, and mechanics. Keep it simple and there is no reason to over complicate progressing the athlete. And don't forget to teach the Why! We never liked or were very receptive to "because I told you so". So, let's take the time to explain the Why behind what it is we are doing. This practice will build the receptiveness of the pupil positively affecting information retention.
Make the training continuous and progressive. Use consistency to build off previous workouts and success. Athletes must be pushed past their limits and comfort zones. And the most important aspect of all - Make It Fun! This is imperative when building the athletes passion for the sport and improving oneself. I call this "Loving the Grind". There is no substitute for being fun. Mix it up and push the limits while opening up a passion for not only the athlete but the parent/coach as well!
And don't forget that it's always good to seek additional help with training/coaching. The best athletes have personal trainers, if not multiples. There is no substitute for direction, discipline, consistency, and accountability. Sometimes athletes are not as receptive to Mom/Dad especially in the arts of personal training and athletic development. This doesn't mean one should discontinue trying, but possibly seeking alternative training, coaching and mentoring. Foundations 850 Inc. would love to help with any question you may have.
So grab some water, lace up the kicks, and get outside and throw some ball, shoot some hoops, compete, or just support your favorite athlete by being present and available. That will propel them towards success, significance, and their goals!
by Coach, Tylor Kendall, Owner - Foundations 850, Inc.
Today's world of youth sports has become ever more demanding and competitive. Never mind the practice/game schedule; whether the uniform is clean or not; and let's not even get started on dinner times - 4:30 or 9:30PM is your only option! That is only the surface. The high levels of competition and the emphasis put on youth sports makes it a different experience for each individual. Not to mention that everyone is growing and developing at different rates. This adds much pressure to those trying to succeed while not being the "fastest" or "tallest" on their respective teams. Not everyone is born with quick feet and excellent hand eye coordination. Some will need additional help from Mom or Dad. Whether you were All-State, All- American, or just not all that into sports when you were growing up, here's some tips for you to help support your athlete.
Starting off- have your youth athlete drink more water. There are countless reasons and plenty of science to back up the extra hydration. Let's not forget the sunscreen while we're at it. Once you hit the field or courts respectively, an emphasis should be placed on stretching. It is one of the biggest proponents of speed/agility/quickness and strength training as well as being essential for injury prevention. Next, whether performing a lift, drill, or exercise, form is the priority long before the out-put measured. Posture is another aspect that cannot be left out. When working with kids and adolescents, we are forming lifelong movement patterns and postured techniques.
No matter the sport, develop a complete, well-rounded athlete. Multi-sport athletes will get a variety of training and exposure to stress. Those that specialize early will need an integrated approach added into their practice routine. Speed, agility and quickness training can be beneficial to all youth participants no matter what age and level. This can be done with an unlimited variety. Strength training is also important. Strength and resistance training has been found beneficial to start at 8-9 years old with supervision and direction. With upper-level training, the athlete will need to have access to a more balanced and stable diet. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are essential. Don't forget the protein!
When developing an athlete, or child in general, we should not only focus on the body, but also the mind and spirit. With a psychological approach in mind, emphasize positive self-talk. Promote "I can'', "I will'' attitude to build self-confidence. Belief in oneself should be one of the most important principles that we share with our future leaders. And more often than not, our leaders have a background in athletics. Responsibility will also be an opportune reinforcement. Encourage the athlete to prepare their equipment and uniforms the night before. Promote taking care of one's belongings and cleaning gear and taking pride in oneself. Also remember patience in this aspect, as all others!
Consistency will carry the athlete's progression well beyond most of their given peers. Teach your trainee that this is a marathon, not a sprint. Also encourage goal setting. Season, 1 year and 3-year goals can be formulated and altered as we pinpoint the direction of our success. Stick to the basics, fundamentals, and mechanics. Keep it simple and there is no reason to over complicate progressing the athlete. And don't forget to teach the Why! We never liked or were very receptive to "because I told you so". So, let's take the time to explain the Why behind what it is we are doing. This practice will build the receptiveness of the pupil positively affecting information retention.
Make the training continuous and progressive. Use consistency to build off previous workouts and success. Athletes must be pushed past their limits and comfort zones. And the most important aspect of all - Make It Fun! This is imperative when building the athletes passion for the sport and improving oneself. I call this "Loving the Grind". There is no substitute for being fun. Mix it up and push the limits while opening up a passion for not only the athlete but the parent/coach as well!
And don't forget that it's always good to seek additional help with training/coaching. The best athletes have personal trainers, if not multiples. There is no substitute for direction, discipline, consistency, and accountability. Sometimes athletes are not as receptive to Mom/Dad especially in the arts of personal training and athletic development. This doesn't mean one should discontinue trying, but possibly seeking alternative training, coaching and mentoring. Foundations 850 Inc. would love to help with any question you may have.
So grab some water, lace up the kicks, and get outside and throw some ball, shoot some hoops, compete, or just support your favorite athlete by being present and available. That will propel them towards success, significance, and their goals!
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WEATHER - Hurricane Season
The outlook from NOAA is for 14-20 named storms predicted this year, with 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.
NOAA still expects above-normal Atlantic hurricane season | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The outlook from NOAA is for 14-20 named storms predicted this year, with 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.
NOAA still expects above-normal Atlantic hurricane season | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Garlic Butter Steak & Potatoes Skillet - by Eatwell101
TIPS FOR THE STEAK AND POTATOES RECIPE
TIPS FOR THE STEAK AND POTATOES RECIPE
- You can precook the potatoes wedges in boiling salted water for 8 minutes before browning them. This will accelerate the potatoes cooking time in the skillet and ensure a nice golden crust on the potatoes.
- To make the perfect steak recipe to accompany your potatoes, you can choose a good piece of meat that is more tender than flank steaks, such as ribeye steak, tenderloin, strip loin, or strip steak.
- Avoid crowding the pan with the beef strips, proceed in batches if necessary so you won’t have steamed steak instead!
- 1 1/2 lb (650g) flank steak, sliced against the grain (or ribeye steak, tenderloin, strip loin, strip steak…)
- 1 1/2 lb (650g) baby yellow potatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or coconut amino for paleo and gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha)
- Fresh cracked pepper
You're Ready To Cook! - 1. To prepare the garlic butter steak recipe with potatoes wedges: In a large bowl, combine the steak strips with soy sauce, olive oil, pepper, and hot sauce. Set aside and allow steak strips to marinate while you cook potatoes.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When butter is melted, add potatoes wedges. Cook for about 4 minutes, stir and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until potatoes wedges are golden and fork tender. Transfer sauteed potatoes to a plate and set aside.
- 3. Keep the same skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic, red chili pepper flakes, and fresh herbs. Lay the steak strips in one layer in the skillet, keeping the drained steak marinade for later. Cook the steak strips on each side for 1 minute each, until nicely browned – adjust timing depending on how you like your steak.
- 4. Right before the Garlic Butter steak is done, you can stir in the reserved marinade if you like and cook for one minute. Add the potatoes wedges back to the garlic butter steak pan and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- 5. Remove from heat and serve immediately your steak and potatoes, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese over the potatoes if you like. Enjoy!
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Andrea & Paul McArthur
Hurricane! No Thank You!: By Paul McArthur - Owner: Agape Home Pro
Well, here we all are again. Hurricane season. It ain’t over! According to the National Weather Service, the 2022 hurricane season runs through Wednesday, November 30 th . We’ve got a way to go folks. Please don’t let the, so far, quiet season lull you into being unprepared! When it comes to how to secure your home for a hurricane, North Floridians already know a thing or two. However, hurricane preparation should still be a top priority, even if you already have some hurricane protection in place, you don’t want you to be scrambling should we get hammered.
Here are a few tips for hurricane preparedness to give you peace of mind when the next hurricane hits.
How to Hurricane Proof
While hurricane preparation should include protecting the outside of your home with solutions — such as hurricane shutters — there are several ways you can protect yourself, your family, and your valuables this hurricane season.
Safeguard Your Electronics and Your Documents Damage to your electronics because of flooding, power surges, or damage from debris that has shattered your windows, can be costly to repair. Before hurricane season, consider installing house-wide surge protection instead of buying multiple surge protector power strips, if you have a wide range of electronics. In the event of a hurricane warning, move all your major electronics away from the windows. This includes televisions, gaming systems, speakers, lamps, musical equipment, and more. If you want to keep your refrigerator running, set it on the coolest setting to keep food cold longer in the event of a power outage. Protect Your documents Flooding is a common occurrence during and after hurricanes, so it's important that you move all important documents off the ground. Passports, birth certificates, tax forms, photographs, family heirlooms, artwork, and anything else that it's important to you should be relocated or locked away in a waterproof storage pre-storm.
Secure and Elevate Heavy Furniture
Bookcases, television stands, and other heavy items tend to fall during major storms when the elements break through windows and other weak points of your home. Consider securing tall furniture with brackets or straps and make sure that they're firmly attached. To avoid flooding damage, you can elevate expensive furniture that is close to the windows or doors in your home. This is an extra precaution that can save you money and stress from replacing hundreds or thousands of dollars’ worth of water-damaged
furniture. Any delicate items, such as picture frames, should be secured or removed from the walls
and shelves to prevent them from falling and breaking — or worse — falling on you or
a family member during a storm.
Look for Signs of Water Intrusion
To secure your home from a hurricane, make sure there is no pre-existing damage to the window framing and door frames in your home. If you see any damp areas near your windows or doors, this may indicate that these areas are vulnerable to flooding
from the next storm. Seal any cracks or openings you find in your window framing or caulk, immediately. But don’t stop there. Peeling paint, suspicious rotting, or visible moisture on the glass behind hurricane shutters can all be warning signs of water intrusion. Before the next storm, you may want to hire a professional to repair any serious damage to your hurricane shutters, glass, screens, and doors.
Prepare Your Emergency Kit and Create a Pet-Safe Area
Even if you already have an emergency kit, it’s important to make sure that you’re stocked up on FEMA’s recommended hurricane supplies, and that your disaster kit is placed in an easily accessible part of your home. This step is an essential part of preparing for a hurricane. However, don’t forget about your pets! During a hurricane, dogs, cats, and other household pets can experience great distress. Consider the needs of your furry or scaly friends during the hurricane, and make sure that they have a safe space in your home and block any windows so they can’t see what’s going on outside or try to escape during the middle of the storm. You can fill their space with comfort objects like their favorite toys, and stock up on a few days’ worth of food for them too should you be on lockdown. Remember, during a storm, you can’t let a dog out to use the bathroom, so prepare a litter box or lay down training pads for them to take care of business indoors. Check on Your Generator – If you’re lucky enough to have one! If you haven’t touched that old generator in many months, look for signs that it may need repair and take it in for a routine, annual service. The last thing you want is to realize it’s not working as you’re preparing for an impending storm. If you feel like your generator couldn’t handle your power needs during the last storm, consider upgrading so, you can be fully prepared.
Protect the Entrance
The entrances to your home are the gateways between you and the storm outside and therefore, are the most vulnerable. Broken glass, flooding, and structural damage are just a few of the things that can go wrong with a hurricane. Check the walls, windows, and doors for damages. These could be as simple as a small gap between a window and a wall or more severe like a broken door.
No matter the size of the damages, they all need to be repaired before a hurricane or it could make matters extremely worse for you.
Once they’ve been checked and/or repaired, doors and windows need to be properly reinforced so they can withstand the impending storm. The most common way to do this is to cover the doors and windows with plywood. It’s cheap and easy to install and does a great job of shielding entrances from the weather. Many people go above and beyond by installing storm shutters over their windows to and doors to provide extra protection from the harsh elements. The metal shields are very effective, you may need help.
Additional reinforcements include installing storm panels to doors, using hurricane window film or fitting your windows with high-impact glass. The last and most difficult door to deal with is the garage door, as it is well-known as a particularly weak spot on the house’s exterior. Maintain Your Landscaping This may sound odd, considering it all might be destroyed if the storm is powerful
enough, but maintaining your yard is crucial to reducing the potential damage of a hurricane. The most important part of preparing your landscaping for a hurricane is trimming your trees and hedges. Every loose branch should be removed, and overhanging limbs
trimmed to keep the foliage as far away from your home as possible. A large tree branch hanging over your front porch is a disaster waiting to happen during a hurricane. Pick up any solid clutter like branches or sticks off the ground as these can also become
projectiles. Strap down or put away any moveable objects in your landscaping to prevent objects from flying around. Garbage cans, trellises, free-standing fire pits, bird baths, feeders, lawn ornaments, or potted plants can easily be thrown around by the storm’s winds and become dangerous projectiles. Lastly, make any necessary repairs to fencing or structures in your yard. Loose fence posts or leaning trees are catastrophes waiting to happen in a hurricane. Don’t forget sheds, raised garden beds, and treehouses.
GET HELP! YOU’RE NOT ALONE!
Alexander Graham Bell – the guy with the awesome beard who invented the telephone said this…Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. If you want success for your family and home… PREPARE NOW! But, in many cases, homeowners are just not able to do some of things to prepare themselves!
THAT’S OKAY!
Who wants to climb on their roof, trim their trees away from the house, inspect every window for potential weaknesses, etc… Many homeowners just don’t have the time, skills, or ability Don’t stress! There are many great folks across the Emerald Coast that have the ability and want to help you protect your family and your most valuable physical asset – your home. And I should point out, it doesn’t always require a professional. HELP YOUR NEIGHBOR. Work together. Prepare and protect your own family. But don’t forget your neighbor, the elderly couple from church, the single mom, the homeless person… you get the point. Afterall, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Well, here we all are again. Hurricane season. It ain’t over! According to the National Weather Service, the 2022 hurricane season runs through Wednesday, November 30 th . We’ve got a way to go folks. Please don’t let the, so far, quiet season lull you into being unprepared! When it comes to how to secure your home for a hurricane, North Floridians already know a thing or two. However, hurricane preparation should still be a top priority, even if you already have some hurricane protection in place, you don’t want you to be scrambling should we get hammered.
Here are a few tips for hurricane preparedness to give you peace of mind when the next hurricane hits.
How to Hurricane Proof
While hurricane preparation should include protecting the outside of your home with solutions — such as hurricane shutters — there are several ways you can protect yourself, your family, and your valuables this hurricane season.
Safeguard Your Electronics and Your Documents Damage to your electronics because of flooding, power surges, or damage from debris that has shattered your windows, can be costly to repair. Before hurricane season, consider installing house-wide surge protection instead of buying multiple surge protector power strips, if you have a wide range of electronics. In the event of a hurricane warning, move all your major electronics away from the windows. This includes televisions, gaming systems, speakers, lamps, musical equipment, and more. If you want to keep your refrigerator running, set it on the coolest setting to keep food cold longer in the event of a power outage. Protect Your documents Flooding is a common occurrence during and after hurricanes, so it's important that you move all important documents off the ground. Passports, birth certificates, tax forms, photographs, family heirlooms, artwork, and anything else that it's important to you should be relocated or locked away in a waterproof storage pre-storm.
Secure and Elevate Heavy Furniture
Bookcases, television stands, and other heavy items tend to fall during major storms when the elements break through windows and other weak points of your home. Consider securing tall furniture with brackets or straps and make sure that they're firmly attached. To avoid flooding damage, you can elevate expensive furniture that is close to the windows or doors in your home. This is an extra precaution that can save you money and stress from replacing hundreds or thousands of dollars’ worth of water-damaged
furniture. Any delicate items, such as picture frames, should be secured or removed from the walls
and shelves to prevent them from falling and breaking — or worse — falling on you or
a family member during a storm.
Look for Signs of Water Intrusion
To secure your home from a hurricane, make sure there is no pre-existing damage to the window framing and door frames in your home. If you see any damp areas near your windows or doors, this may indicate that these areas are vulnerable to flooding
from the next storm. Seal any cracks or openings you find in your window framing or caulk, immediately. But don’t stop there. Peeling paint, suspicious rotting, or visible moisture on the glass behind hurricane shutters can all be warning signs of water intrusion. Before the next storm, you may want to hire a professional to repair any serious damage to your hurricane shutters, glass, screens, and doors.
Prepare Your Emergency Kit and Create a Pet-Safe Area
Even if you already have an emergency kit, it’s important to make sure that you’re stocked up on FEMA’s recommended hurricane supplies, and that your disaster kit is placed in an easily accessible part of your home. This step is an essential part of preparing for a hurricane. However, don’t forget about your pets! During a hurricane, dogs, cats, and other household pets can experience great distress. Consider the needs of your furry or scaly friends during the hurricane, and make sure that they have a safe space in your home and block any windows so they can’t see what’s going on outside or try to escape during the middle of the storm. You can fill their space with comfort objects like their favorite toys, and stock up on a few days’ worth of food for them too should you be on lockdown. Remember, during a storm, you can’t let a dog out to use the bathroom, so prepare a litter box or lay down training pads for them to take care of business indoors. Check on Your Generator – If you’re lucky enough to have one! If you haven’t touched that old generator in many months, look for signs that it may need repair and take it in for a routine, annual service. The last thing you want is to realize it’s not working as you’re preparing for an impending storm. If you feel like your generator couldn’t handle your power needs during the last storm, consider upgrading so, you can be fully prepared.
Protect the Entrance
The entrances to your home are the gateways between you and the storm outside and therefore, are the most vulnerable. Broken glass, flooding, and structural damage are just a few of the things that can go wrong with a hurricane. Check the walls, windows, and doors for damages. These could be as simple as a small gap between a window and a wall or more severe like a broken door.
No matter the size of the damages, they all need to be repaired before a hurricane or it could make matters extremely worse for you.
Once they’ve been checked and/or repaired, doors and windows need to be properly reinforced so they can withstand the impending storm. The most common way to do this is to cover the doors and windows with plywood. It’s cheap and easy to install and does a great job of shielding entrances from the weather. Many people go above and beyond by installing storm shutters over their windows to and doors to provide extra protection from the harsh elements. The metal shields are very effective, you may need help.
Additional reinforcements include installing storm panels to doors, using hurricane window film or fitting your windows with high-impact glass. The last and most difficult door to deal with is the garage door, as it is well-known as a particularly weak spot on the house’s exterior. Maintain Your Landscaping This may sound odd, considering it all might be destroyed if the storm is powerful
enough, but maintaining your yard is crucial to reducing the potential damage of a hurricane. The most important part of preparing your landscaping for a hurricane is trimming your trees and hedges. Every loose branch should be removed, and overhanging limbs
trimmed to keep the foliage as far away from your home as possible. A large tree branch hanging over your front porch is a disaster waiting to happen during a hurricane. Pick up any solid clutter like branches or sticks off the ground as these can also become
projectiles. Strap down or put away any moveable objects in your landscaping to prevent objects from flying around. Garbage cans, trellises, free-standing fire pits, bird baths, feeders, lawn ornaments, or potted plants can easily be thrown around by the storm’s winds and become dangerous projectiles. Lastly, make any necessary repairs to fencing or structures in your yard. Loose fence posts or leaning trees are catastrophes waiting to happen in a hurricane. Don’t forget sheds, raised garden beds, and treehouses.
GET HELP! YOU’RE NOT ALONE!
Alexander Graham Bell – the guy with the awesome beard who invented the telephone said this…Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. If you want success for your family and home… PREPARE NOW! But, in many cases, homeowners are just not able to do some of things to prepare themselves!
THAT’S OKAY!
Who wants to climb on their roof, trim their trees away from the house, inspect every window for potential weaknesses, etc… Many homeowners just don’t have the time, skills, or ability Don’t stress! There are many great folks across the Emerald Coast that have the ability and want to help you protect your family and your most valuable physical asset – your home. And I should point out, it doesn’t always require a professional. HELP YOUR NEIGHBOR. Work together. Prepare and protect your own family. But don’t forget your neighbor, the elderly couple from church, the single mom, the homeless person… you get the point. Afterall, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”
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Collagen: by Kay Leaman Health Architect
From commercials to magazine ads, it’s all about collagen. But what is it and why do we need it?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has an adhesive quality that is only matched by its ability to provide connection, structure and strength. About 30 percent of our body’s proteins are one type of collagen or another and it is also top dog in the animal kingdom.
Saying collagen is found throughout our bodies is kind of an understatement. It’s a structural element of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Collagen and skin are always talked about together, because it’s a major component of our largest organ. Collagen is also found in blood vessels, the cornea of your eye, teeth, cartilage, discs between your vertebrae and the digestive tract.
Age is the main enemy, with the sun coming in a close second in regard to production. Collagen production starts to decline in our 20s or 30s. The structure is somewhat complex and there are 16 different types that exist in our body, each having different structures and functions.
I also discovered three things:
1. Sugar and refined carbohydrates can hamper collagen’s repairing capabilities. This is just another reason to limit these in our diet.
2. It’s a large molecule which cannot be absorbed by skin so don’t waste money on creams, lotions or potions that tout collagen for your skin.
3. There can never be a vegan collagen; it doesn’t exist.
Type I (90 percent of our collagen) is the strongest and a component of bones, skin, tendons, cartilage, teeth and other connective tissue and it can stretch a lot without breaking. Our muscles, organs, and arteries rely on Type III.
If you’re considering adding collagen to your diet, remember that it requires consistent consumption on a daily basis. The role it plays goes far beyond what I’ve covered here. High quality is a must. I’ve seen some amazing before and after photos as well as several surprising health improvements. These individuals consumed a high-quality collagen daily for a minimum of three months. Remember, it takes time for the body to do what it does so well, repair and heal itself. Our job is to nourish it to the best of our ability and rejoice as we reap the benefits. Find me at [email protected].
Here’s to health!
From commercials to magazine ads, it’s all about collagen. But what is it and why do we need it?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has an adhesive quality that is only matched by its ability to provide connection, structure and strength. About 30 percent of our body’s proteins are one type of collagen or another and it is also top dog in the animal kingdom.
Saying collagen is found throughout our bodies is kind of an understatement. It’s a structural element of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Collagen and skin are always talked about together, because it’s a major component of our largest organ. Collagen is also found in blood vessels, the cornea of your eye, teeth, cartilage, discs between your vertebrae and the digestive tract.
Age is the main enemy, with the sun coming in a close second in regard to production. Collagen production starts to decline in our 20s or 30s. The structure is somewhat complex and there are 16 different types that exist in our body, each having different structures and functions.
I also discovered three things:
1. Sugar and refined carbohydrates can hamper collagen’s repairing capabilities. This is just another reason to limit these in our diet.
2. It’s a large molecule which cannot be absorbed by skin so don’t waste money on creams, lotions or potions that tout collagen for your skin.
3. There can never be a vegan collagen; it doesn’t exist.
Type I (90 percent of our collagen) is the strongest and a component of bones, skin, tendons, cartilage, teeth and other connective tissue and it can stretch a lot without breaking. Our muscles, organs, and arteries rely on Type III.
If you’re considering adding collagen to your diet, remember that it requires consistent consumption on a daily basis. The role it plays goes far beyond what I’ve covered here. High quality is a must. I’ve seen some amazing before and after photos as well as several surprising health improvements. These individuals consumed a high-quality collagen daily for a minimum of three months. Remember, it takes time for the body to do what it does so well, repair and heal itself. Our job is to nourish it to the best of our ability and rejoice as we reap the benefits. Find me at [email protected].
Here’s to health!
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Travel & Day Trips Around Florida
There is a website you might enjoy called, Florida Back Roads Travel. Here is a link to one of their pages where you can find day trips by theme; for example: amusment parks. Check it out! https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-day-trips-by-theme.html
There is a website you might enjoy called, Florida Back Roads Travel. Here is a link to one of their pages where you can find day trips by theme; for example: amusment parks. Check it out! https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-day-trips-by-theme.html
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Okaloosa County Master Gardeners: Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OCMGA
If you want to know what to plant in May, check out this May Planting calendar on the OCMGA website. https://www.ocmga.org |
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September at the Destin Library: Click on the picture to be taken to the Library's calendar of events for the month of May. They have some exciting, fun things taking place! I think you just may be surprised at what all goes on there. There is a lot more than just books at that place. Check it out! |
Christian Corner: by Patricia Lee
Here is some food for thought for those who just love to stir up trouble or plot to publicly bring down and hurt others. Father God does not look the other way and justice will be His.
Proverbs 6:16-19"There are six things that the Lord hates no- seven: Haughtiness, Lying, Murdering, Plotting Evil, Eagerness to do wrong, A false witness, and Sowing discord among brothers."
Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Sowing Discord – By Billy Graham
Here is some food for thought for those who just love to stir up trouble or plot to publicly bring down and hurt others. Father God does not look the other way and justice will be His.
Proverbs 6:16-19"There are six things that the Lord hates no- seven: Haughtiness, Lying, Murdering, Plotting Evil, Eagerness to do wrong, A false witness, and Sowing discord among brothers."
Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Sowing Discord – By Billy Graham
- We have come to think that it is a harmless thing to sow discord in the office, church, but the bible says God not only hates sowing discord, but God says that it is an abomination to Him. God hates discord and strongly denounces those who sow strife.
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