Breaking away from the Chicago winter to enjoy some golf and sunshine in Miami (2019)Annual Sedona golf trip (2019) Unlike my husband and daughter who started playing golf at an early age, I began learning in my 30s & once my career was established. My father had suggested that I play golf socially. He said it was great for business, and I …
MY International Women’s Day 2019
Kiana & I in Berkeley, CA during the Illinois College of Optometry Board of Trustee's meeting. March 2019 I received this text this morning from my 15 year old daughter: "Happy International women’s day mom! Thanks for inspiring me and (em)powering me to be my best self everyday! I love and appreciate you 💓” If you could see the …
My 35 Year Love Affair
Daily Instant Ramen (Tom Yum flavor) with egg, chicken sausage & veggies It has got to be one of the longest relationships I’ve had with only one major breakup. It was an introduction by my mom and dad when I was young. In fact, it was something that my mom made sure I could depend on - instant ramen. There were always …
Listen To Understand, Not to Respond
I’ve always been a fan of podcasts and magazine articles that offer tidbits of insight of doing things better. Most have been great, but it’s not much mind blowing material. However, if I piece together bits and nuggets of advice given, there’s a common theme. It is to be present and mindful. I recently subscribed to Jim Kwik’s “Kwik Brain” …