The Dread of a Perfect Day

The Dread of a Perfect Day

It was the Friday before my youngest child’s senior prom. He and his girlfriend were so excited about the weekend. The weather forecast was excellent after a pretty awful Chicago winter. My oldest son had just successfully defended his master’s dissertation and we...
The Power of Networking

The Power of Networking

A few years ago, I went on the hunt for a good networking group. I quickly realized that one size does not fit all. I wanted to find the right setting for me to be able to connect with other professionals and find the win/win that comes with giving and receiving...
A Gold Medal in Orthodontics

A Gold Medal in Orthodontics

I’ve been married for twenty-eight years and have watched the Olympics with my husband ever since. During every Olympic season, my husband will say some version of, “I wish there were gold medals in orthodontics.” Did I mention that he’s an orthodontist? He says...