Humility. Mom was born and raised in an aristocratic and wealthy family in Bari, Italy, educated by Montessori nuns in Rome and spending summers on the family’s almond farm in Puglia. Her life took a…
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Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: KINDER, GENTLER
Falling somewhat under the category of “regularly scheduled programming,” John Krasinski’s Some Good News, a YouTube by-product of the pandemic, is a reflection of what is likely to emerge as the next generation of programming…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: INCHING FORWARD
In the midst of an impasse between some political leaders anxious to get the economy back to work and a wary public striving to stay safe, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is striking the right…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: TRUMP’S WWE
The irony is so surreal it almost belongs in the Dali Museum. As Gov. Ron DeSantis dawdles in protecting Florida’s residents, he nonetheless designated WWE as essential business, despite the fact that wrestling while social…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: PANERA FRIDAYS
Since the week I began taking our oldest son Jordan (now graduating from law school) to Pre-K, our weekly routine included a Friday morning stopover at Panera for bagels and cream cheese. That routine continued…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: STEP UP, DESANTIS
Having experienced first-hand the extraordinary leadership former Gov. Rick Scott provided the senior living industry during Hurricane Irma, I am mystified at the posture our current governor is taking. Rick Scott attended calls personally, was…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: RESPITE
As we begin to shelter in place, and the world shuts down around us, I am finding some solace in the opportunity to spend more time at home. We go to sleep when we’re tired;…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: FEAR ITSELF
As we continue to absorb self-serving political ramblings and media coverage on coronavirus, especially this past Thursday, the day the earth stood still. In response to bad news everywhere, even engulfing beloved Tom Hanks and…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: POLITICAL APATHY
At what point does human apathy define politics? Apparently, Republican Senator Rob Bradley, as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, had such a busy agenda that he wasn’t even prepared to meet first-grader Kaia Rolle…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: AN ADULT WEEK
Coronavirus is spreading across the country. Fourteen more deaths were reported in the U.S. Tennessee was hit by a devastating and deadly storm. And the Supreme Court is overseeing more Trump-related lawsuits than ever for…