Anthony Bourdain said: “Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a Negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you do not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check-in on your friends. Check-in on yourself. Enjoy the ride.” I want us to translate this to senior care… Eat dinner with your residents/clients this week. Ask about their story and learn about the person they see in the mirror- not the one we see. Share stories of each other's travels. Make eye contact and greet every support staff member you can. Ask someone you may have nothing in common with what they are passionate about. Ask the staff member you don’t know out for coffee. Seek contact and get to know our most challenging client and their family. Enjoy the ride.

This week I am interviewing possible new team members. I am always anxious about this because I love the idea of new energy and ideas, but I also do not want to disrupt the current dynamic. Elizabeth is leaving us to pursue new opportunities, but we are thankful for all of her insights and excited that she will be staying on a few hours each month to support our social media efforts.