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"Don't try to make your kids be what you think they should be. It is on you to help guide their organic interests." son, John, has wanted to become a police officer since he was 11. Lewis said, "Don't try to make your kids be what you think they should be. It is on you to help guide their organic interests." Lewis shared, "Ja'Nae danced from the age of two, all through school, and her dream wasn't to dance; it was to work with students differently abled. Having a son who wants to be a police officer in these troubled times is tough, but you just have to pray." Lewis stated," I did drill down to the why, and he said, if not me, then who." Lewis said the quote that inspires her son is "Be the Change You Want to See." She knows that the career path her children decided to take is what they believe they have been called to do. Lewis shared some encouraging words for young women starting their careers and young families, stating, "Put your family first by taking positions that give you the flexibility to be engaged with your children's activities. I never missed baseball, football, track, soccer, cheerleading or dance competitions. I was the taxi driver for my kids and never let them quit." Lewis shared that it was important for her children to finish the activities they started. Lewis stated, "You have to be a finisher, and I don't raise quitters. You don't have to do it for the rest of your lives, but you can do it for three to six months, however long it takes; but you will finish." Lewis shared that her greatest joy was watching her children graduate from college in four years and spending time with her family and friends. After 39 years of service as a Director of Operations, Lewis is looking forward to retiring, working in the community, mentoring young women, traveling, and having grandchildren in the near future. B
MIX UP SOME LOVE FOR YOUR MAMA the refreshing Rosé Pisco Sour n Maura S ul l i van Let's get our hard working Mamas off their feet with a cocktail in hand. I have a cocktail recipe from William Sonoma Taste that's sure to impress and refresh. Rosé Pisco Sour A pure delight to enjoy during and abnormally hot spring day. Perfect to put your mom in the Mother's Day mood after a long brunch with the in-laws. Herbal aromatics with a soft pink hue and an off-dry sweetness to finish. Perfect to serve in any cocktail or wide wine glass. Garnish with a flower from the bouquet you purchased, or a thin lemon slice. Just in case you don't recall my directions for a pisco sour, here's a recap. In a cocktail shaker, add one egg white, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, pisco and lots of ice. Shake vigorously to create the fresh foam. Once you've shaken, strain gently, pouring into your glass. Slowly pour in your rosé. A soft Gamay Noir rosé would be perfect for any wine lover. Add a few dashes of your choice of bitters; orange blossom bitters would be best. Add garnish and serve. B
INGREDIENTS ● 1 3/4 (50 ml) Pisco ● 1oz of your choice of Rosé - suggestions are Maison L'Envoye Rosé or Josh Rosé ● 3/4 oz (20 ml) fresh lime juice ● 1/4 oz simple syrup ● 1 egg white ● Full glass of crushed ice ● Orange blossom bitters, or bitters of choice
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