Author Archives: Elaine Sycks

What skills or lessons have you learned recently? For my husband and me, 2024 is one of the worst years we have ever navigated and will be happy to kiss it goodbye and forget it happened. That being said, I have learned: Keep going.  Remember every mountain you may climb has a peak Use yourContinue reading “Life’s Lessons”

I detest flying but on my bucket list is to own or rent an RV and road trip to the following US cities: Washington, D.C. – take in our nation’s history New York City – Madison Square Garden, the New York Stock Exchange, Broadway Hollywood/L.A. – drive Rodeo Drive

I hope that people say I live with kindness, integrity and compassion. Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.

My first day of college…. It was in May of 1986. I was born and raised in western New York with the Great Lakes, lake effect snow, the Buffalo Bills. I went to college in Pensacola, the home of grits and palm trees and white beaches. My roommate was a native Alabaman and die hardContinue reading “My First Day at College – A northerner and southerner meet – now best friends for life”

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? I was a prelaw major in college and had to take 9 speech classes. Debate class was the only one out of the nine I loved. Then my husband ran for state political office and gave several on his behalf.  Then if you count allContinue reading “Actually more than I can count”

I love taking long hikes in the woods. We are blessed with trails everywhere here in Washington! I love swimming in the pool at our health club. I love running, but only if it’s for coffee! 🙂

What is something others do that sparks your admiration? People that are willing to take risks: Astronauts, especially knowing the danger of equipment failure, being stranded in space, the separation Good Samaritans, who are willing to risk their own safety and well being for others, especially strangers