Naperville Central High School

For the first time, I volunteered at a back-to-school registration event today. It was wonderful to see so many high school students - happy, energetic, and full of HOPE!! It makes me wonder what the world will look like by the time they graduate...

Hard to believe it's been so long since Dr. Michelle started high school back in 2004. As I watched the students and their parents making their way through the hallways together, it hit me that I had never attended any of Michelle's back-to-school registration events. The feeling of guilt was overwhelming - did I really get my priorities wrong 20-30 years ago??? Thank God Michelle turned out okay without much of her parents' involvement! -:))

Naperville, IL

The Launchpad: 7/22/1996

Did I ever mention that I never worked in China? 

My first job in life started in 8/1990 in downtown Chicago. Due to a lack of evidence (like an employee badge), the earliest proof of my employment can only be traced back to 30 years ago, today, on 7/22/1996. What a great and unforgettable career - cheers to my long-anticipated retirement after spending 36 years of my precious life working. Looking forward to Chapter 2.

10-Year Anniversary

It was exactly 10 years ago, in May 2016, that I first visited Grand Teton and fell in love with it...

Family vacation means no cameras, no 3am alarms, and no strict plans - just relaxation and pure joy - what a concept!

Aside from the intense hiking, the highlight of the trip was kayaking on Jackson Lake - with some drama that definitely earned a place in my storybook.

Grand Teton, WY

May 2026