From Anguish to Activism

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
25 May 2012
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Does your memory hold a particular day when your life was changed forever? Not the date that you surrendered your life to Christ (if you have already done so), but another monumental day in your life that revealed just how badly you needed God in your life? For me, that date was April 22, 2001. On that day, a little over eleven years ago, my life was forever changed. I was 23 years old and having the time of my life. God had been trying to reach out to me, but I ignored Him. I grew up Catholic; I was […]

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Jeremy Camp: I Still Believe

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
8 Mar 2012
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Jeremy Camp is a study in contrasts. Known for the hard-driving lyrics of “Speaking Louder Than Before,” “Tonight” and “No Matter What,” his latest project We Cry Out-The Worship Project is a thoughtful and highly reflective collection of songs that express not only where he is as a man but an acknowledgement of the story God has given him. It is the story of a family man whose delight in his children (two daughters, Isabella,7, Arianne, almost 6, and an infant son, Egan) is obvious in his twitpics of ballet recitals, daddy/daughter teas, and his son’s first smile. Interspersed throughout […]

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The Plot of an Online Predator

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
18 Feb 2012
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Do you know who your teenage son has been messaging online? How many pictures has your teenage daughter been emailing or texting to her new “friend” lately? Check out the movie Trust and you may begin to second guess the answers you thought you were so sure of. David Schwimmer, showcasing his talents as the movie’s director, has come a long way from his days on the sitcom, “Friends”. Trust captivates audiences with its no nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is story of a picturesque family living in the suburbs of Chicago whose members are about to be torn apart because of the actions […]

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Heavenly Bits – Good News Food Review

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Guido’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 1860 North Nob Hill Road Plantation, FL 33322 954-476-5840 www.guidosonline.com Open for Lunch & Dinner $$-$$$ Many people who relocate to South Florida from the Northeast are on the hunt for a few specific food items after they make the move; bagels, pizza and good Italian food. While the jury is still out regarding great bagels, I can tell you where to find the other items. My chance encounter with Guido’s happened a few weeks ago. Busy running errands, I quickly peeked into the window of the restaurant’s new location in Plantation. Something immediately caught my […]

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Healthy Relationships 101

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
17 Feb 2012
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I was really excited about the chance to write this month’s article on relationships. I love relationships. They are both complicated and essential. Whether it is your relationship with a spouse, parent, in-laws and so on, managing those relationships year round can be nerve-wracking at times. I’ve learned a few survival tips along the way that have helped me maintain peace (and sanity) in otherwise treacherous water. Tip 1.  Never engage in gossip Whether you’re the one doing the gossiping or the one being gossiped to, try to remember the old Spanish proverb, “If they’ll gossip to you, they’ll gossip […]

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Would You Reach Out to Me?

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
12 Jan 2012
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You may be familiar with the story of Ashley Billasano – the shocking headlines and details gripped readers of print and online papers worldwide and left them asking “Why?” Billasano – a striking 18 year old girl from Texas – took to her twitter page on November 7, 2011 and poured her heart out to her 500 followers regarding allegations of sexual abuse and forced prostitution. In a compilation of 144 tweets, she described how her life had been forever changed by not only the abuse, but also the struggle she was encountering to see justice prevail.  After spending six […]

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Yoga For Christ?

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Yoga For Christ

Many people are familiar with the verse “Be still and know that I am God” found in Psalm 46:10 and a lot of individuals can say that they have been encouraged to quiet their minds in an attempt to tune out the noise of the world and hear God speak. So, in an effort to spend quiet time with God and tune into His “frequency”, one might pose the question, “Where does yoga fit into all of this?” Yoga, which means “to yoke, unite or integrate” in its original Sanskrit, is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline that originated in […]

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The Low Down on Acupuncture

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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With a successful history dating over 2,000 years, more and more people are turning to the unique medical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help alleviate their illnesses, chronic conditions and pain. Though seeking out TCM is becoming increasingly popular with those dissatisfied or skeptical of conventional medicine, some people are still unfamiliar with all of the aspects of this medical system. For starters, TCM, like allopathic or conventional medicine, is a complete medical system. Where conventional medicine will use surgery, pharmaceutical drugs and physical therapy on patients, TCM will use acupuncture, herbs, tui na (a form of Chinese […]

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Are You in Need of a Good Massage?

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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There’s no denying it; everyone loves it when the opportunity comes along to pamper themselves. Some people, for example, seek out a masseuse to help them feel rejuvenated, but let us not forget that in addition to a massage being a luxurious treat, it is also a great tool for pain management and to combat stress. In fact, many experts contribute stress as a major factor in a wide-variety of diseases. With this in mind, massage therapy could be a powerful tool to add to your healthcare regimen. For those looking for an invigorating treat or wondering how massage can […]

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Heavenly Bites

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Grano de Mostaza 954-731-9838 5550 NW 31 Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Average Meal Pricing – $ Do you need a little Latino flavor in your life? If so, I found a quiet, little nook tucked away amid the hustle and bustle of Fort Lauderdale called Grano de Mostaza. The vision for the restaurant started as a dream of Rosangel Rotver and her family, whose desire was to introduce Venezuelan fare to the Fort Lauderdale community. Upon my initial visit, I was told that this quaint eatery, whose name translates to mustard seed in English, was chosen by the family […]

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