Good News - August 2023

o y y n My simple pleasure is making coffee for myself the mornings I am at home. I first grind the freshly roasted decaf beans for my insulated French press (4 cups) while heating my filtered water in the kettle. When heated, I pour the water over the grounds and add two ingredients: a tablespoon of stevia simple syrup and a ¼ cup of butter. I use a hand blender to mix it all up, let it brew for 4 minutes, press and pour my first cup of the day. Blissful and delicious. James ‘JT’ Taylor, Managing Director, Automotive Retail, Truist Securities Simple pleasure is spending time with my wife with a Peppermint Mocha in hand. Jesse Carroccio, Station Manager, WRMB Moody Radio One of my favorite simple pleasures and a blessing because of where I live, is sitting on the shore of the ocean contemplating how majestic God’s creation is. It leaves me in awe and provides a peace that I treasure. Dr. Jessica Vera, President and CEO, Elite Foundation My simple pleasure is golfing every Thursday with good friends. It's relaxing and enjoyable being among nature's beautiful environments. Joe Vitkus, Senior Rabbi, Temple Aron HaKodesh Recently I discovered how oddly satisfying it is to pull weeds out of the lawn. Sometimes I find myself doing this when I'm talking on the phone with a friend or listening to a podcast. As I reflect on the satisfaction it brings, I think it's likely rooted in the felt problem of too much going on in my life. That physical action of removing interlopers in the grass mirrors the goal of having greater simplicity and organization of the field of my mind. Justus Martin, Owner, Justus Martin Photography I have two simple pleasures. Sitting in a quiet local park enjoying the Lord's creation and reading a good book. Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church Having some time to rock and read. Lisa May, Executive Director, Live the Life South Florida My simple pleasure is having a cup of coffee with a friend and spending time talking about simple things or sharing a teaching from God’s Word. Marilyn Brummitt, VP of Development, The Caring Place, Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers My favorite simple pleasure is watching beautiful sunsets on the beach. I am originally from the suburbs of Chicago, and I do not think I ever saw a sunset until I moved to Florida. The beach is my favorite place to be. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary Sitting on my porch swing with a gentle breeze blowing, a cool drink in my hand and a good book to read, followed by a little nap. A simple pleasure but oh, so sweet! Mike McDermott, PA, The Keyes Company As of lately, my favorite simple pleasure is snorkeling in the ocean. There is something so delightful about tuning out all of the world’s noise, enjoying the beauty of creation and realizing how small we really are. Dr. Mike Rozenblum, Genesis Physical Medicine and Chiropractic My simple pleasure would be a nice round of golf in the morning. Then in the afternoon, my family hanging out together in our swimming pool along with a nice barbeque lunch. Of course, that includes a nice dessert. Milan Stefanovic, Chief Operations & Personal Lines Officer, Bass Underwriters Wants to Know… H. Collins Forman Craig Huston Deborah Cusick Dennis DeMarois Dolores King St. George Don Campion Fidel Gomez Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner James ‘JT’ Taylor Jesse Carroccio Dr. Jessica Vera Joe Vitkus Justus Martin Larry Lacy Lisa May Marilyn Brummitt Mary Drabik

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