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SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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Men are important!

WE ARE EXCITED TO SHARE OUR MEN’S ISSUE WITH YOU THIS

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SEPTEMBER! It cannot be understated how important men are in our homes and in

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our communities. My father, Earnest Baty Jr., left an indelible impression on me. He

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was a strong man, definitely a disciplinarian, and he was a “girl dad”. I participated in activities that are usually associated with fathers and sons, including fishing, football and martial arts. He gave me an understanding of the kind of man I would want in my life and how I should be treated. His love for entrepreneurship lives in me. As a young child I didn’t know much about his professional life, but later learned he was in the process of starting his own self-defense training business before he passed.

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The very first business that I ever owned was a personal training business, and now I’m the publisher of my own magazine. Our legacies are shaped by what we do, and how we touch those around us. In this issue we meet men that live, work, or play in our community and we learn who inspires them to do what they do. Dr. Calvin Ball III shares with us his vision for Howard County. We talk to a local fitness club owner who was able to reopen his doors this past June to safely offer classes again.

We also meet a local pianist who wants to put a smile on residents faces during these uncertain times. Men who are contributing to their community deserve to be

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 10 A Space for Him Designer Andrea Hysmith offers creative ideas for his home office

14 Driving in Style What’s your car personality?

16 Rolling with the Punches How Title Boxing Club is fighting the spread of Covid-19

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18 Peering into Pandora’s Box A message of hope from County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10 DIY 12

Food & Wine

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Driver’s Notebook

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Local Limelight

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Giving Back

24 Culinary Creations 28 Artist’s Palette 34 Back stage

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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ARTICLE ANDREA HYSMITH AND ANIKA BATY-MILLS

DESIGNING IS GREAT FUN, IT JUST TAKES SOME PLANNING AND CREATIVITY. Design expert Andrea Hysmith is the Founder and Owner of the Ash Interiors and Design firm. Located on the beautiful , historic Main Street in Ellicott City, ASH I&D, is a full service design firm, assisting clients with a wide range of residential and commercial projects.

Many families have had to create a home office from scratch or expand their home office to accommodate our new world. Hysmith states, “Working from home is becoming our new normal and finding a way to bring personality to the office, as well as making it a functional space, will ensure a successful transition.�

First identify your design personality. Do you like clean lines and bold colors, or a cool and calm atmosphere with saturated pastels? Do you like soft color with strong form or do you have a lived in sense of style? These are great questions to ask yourself to get the ball rolling.

Next, decide whether you want your space to have beautiful timeless elegant lines or strong architectural design. Do you like earthy tones and patterns or color with attitude? This can help you decide the types of accents you would like to use to make your space feel like home.

Is being eco-friendly important to you? Eco-friendly does not have to mean brown and boring. There are plenty of interesting ways to design your office without harming the planet, plants are a great place to start. Simple changes or additions are a way to

DESIGNER ANDREA HYSMITH OFFERS CREATIVE IDEAS FOR HIS HOME OFFICE

revitalize your space while keeping you at peace. Especially if homeschooling is in your near future!

Hysmith gives us four tips that are simple changes anyone can make to their current space, whether you are at home or back at the office.

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Office Chair: Men’s

office spaces usually have dark furniture and tones. A colorful chair can become a great accent piece to any office space.

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FOOD & WINE SOBAR FOUNDER BETH HARBINSON CREATES AN ASIAN INSPIRED MOCKTAIL

the charmer THIS BLEND IS CONSIDERED THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FIVE FLAVORS INSPIRED BY ASIAN COOKING: SWEET, SOUR, BITTER, SALTY AND SPICY CREATED WITH CINNAMON, CLOVES, FENNEL, STAR ANISE, AND SZECHUAN PEPPERCORNS.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Rolling with the Punches ARTICLE GABRIELLE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY EDISON CABRERA -MANALO

HOW TITLE BOXING CLUB IS FIGHTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 TITLE BOXING CLUB @M.FLATS IS MORE THAN A PLACE TO BUILD MUSCLE AND BURN CALORIES; IT IS AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO INITIATE A SELF-REVOLUTION. Regardless of age, fitness levels, or previous experience, Title Boxing Club was created with the intention of empowering and supporting anyone who walks through the door. Opening in downtown Columbia in April 2019, the club has served as a community gathering place for mental and physical transformation for local residents. Owner Harry King, passionate about fitness since he was a child, has cultivated a career in advocating for personal development. A lover of people and a believer in the

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“you versus you,” fitness philosophy, King’s desire to assist members in their own fight is a cornerstone to the Title Boxing community.

Unfortunately, the club was forced to close its doors this past March in the wake of the pandemic. ‘Dig Deep,’ the mantra for the club resonates not only for members but for the club itself. The adjustment in being forced to close less than a year after opening was not easy. Attempting to weather the storm, the entire staff had to be furloughed during the community lockdown. It has been quite challenging to envision the future for the establishment, but nevertheless, the club has taken concrete steps to adapt to new regulations in the midst of this difficult time.

Title Boxing Club had a restricted reopening in June, restructuring the in-person experience to adhere to medical and state guidelines. Whenever guests enter the club, they must be wearing a mask and get their temperature taken. Class sizes have been reduced to uphold social distancing, only allowing alternating boxing bags to be used while maintaining six feet of distance. There has also been a no-share policy instituted with their gloves, halting rentals for the current time.

Instead, guests are encouraged to bring their own to practice with.

Along with the other measures taken, class times have been intentionally staggered in order for every piece of equipment to be thoroughly sanitized after each class. King notes that attending the club is not only a physical challenge for returning members, but additionally serves as a much-needed stress reliever. “This is new territory for all of us,” said King. “I hope we continue to see a decline in the number of cases of COVID-19 so that people become more comfortable coming out and going into group settings. If that is the case, we will increase our class offerings and be able to become more creative in what we do as a club.” Title Boxing Club also encourages returning guests to download the mobile app Impact Wrap. Created to support tracking fitness histories, the app provides quantitative numbers for the workout, allowing users to analyze their progress over a period of time. As the world’s first technology that monitors the speed and force behind heavy bag workouts, app users are able to witness their growth both in and outside of the Club.

Naturally, physical exercise has been a saving grace for King throughout the pandemic. At home, he enjoys strength training, riding his mountain bike, and boxing. In the meantime, King suggests to people who want to remain in shape during this time to remain active. “ Go outside. Run, bike, hike. Move. Getting your heart rate elevated and allowing it to recover is what makes the cardiovascular system stronger. With increased safety measures and digital resources, Title Boxing Club @m.Flats will go the distance for the Columbia community.

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GIVING BACK

ARTICLE GABRIELLE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY HOWARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

peering into pandora’s box A MESSAGE OF HOPE FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE DR. CALVIN BALL

THE SAYING “OPENING PANDORA’S

Dr. Ball has extensive experience navigat-

BOX” IS A FAMILIAR ONE THAT HAS

ing uncertain times. He began his position in

BEEN INTEGRATED INTO OUR EVERY-

December 2018 in the midst of the longest

DAY LANGUAGE, DERIVING FROM A

federal shutdown in history. He later served

GREEK MYTH THAT DESCRIBES THE

the community when an EF-1 tornado struck

INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A GREAT

Columbia in 2019. Since taking office, Dr.

EVIL INTO THE WORLD. However, despite

Ball’s focus on continuing to advance the

the angst that has been expelled there is

community’s inclusive and supportive envi-

another element that is brought forth:

ronment has been an intimate part of his

hope, the guiding force that has empow-

vision for Howard County. Dr. Ball describes

ered humanity to look toward the future in

the local businesses and services of the

spite of the pain. It represents the dueling

county as a manifestation of the dreams

challenges that individuals face on a daily

and drive of the residents. “Columbia has its

basis. County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball

roots and foundation in not only inclusion

III references this story when discussing

but also opportunity.” he shares. “It has

the unprecedented events of this year.

shown itself to be a place where people can

From the spread of COVID-19 throughout

become their very best selves.”

the world to the current demonstrations

However, in what seemed like the briefest

advocating for human rights, Howard

moment, life for residents in Howard County

County is in a state of beauty and pain,

irreversibly shifted. As citizens adjusted to

transformation and growth. As anxieties

life during a public health crisis, it became

grow from an unpredictable time, Dr. Ball

evident that there was an immediate need

shares that the hope he has for the future

for local social structures to adapt to this

is grown from the resilience of the people

new reality. Providing vital resources such

of Howard County, and how residents

as food, assistance with housing, and child-

have come together to face this challenge.

care has been paramount to the community.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

WHEN COOKING WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR SPECIALTY? “I love cooking for my family! Ribs are my specialty.”

WHAT FAVORITE ACTIVITY DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE TO DO? “Going to Broadway shows like Hamilton.”

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Over the course of the past four months, there has been

collective unease. Instead of running from the challenges

a swift development of programs dedicated to meeting

that the virus has presented, these individuals have

the daily needs of the county. One such program is the

worked tirelessly to streamline the intake and treatment

Howard County Community Organizations Active in

process of patients in local hospitals. Additionally, our

Disaster (COAD) which was launched in 2019.

first responders continue to address the medical needs

From its inception, Howard County COAD has sought

of residents who are concerned with physically going to

to provide awareness of the needs of the community and

the hospital. Dr. Ball praises their consistent efforts, stating

connect those needs with organizations that can provide

that, “First responders and medical professionals have put

support. Since the pandemic started, they have created

themselves on the frontlines of care, directly meeting the

and distributed over 7,000 homemade masks, delivered

challenges of this unique moment. I am so appreciative of

thousands of meals to families in need from their pop-up

the work that they have done, and frankly, if it weren’t for

pantries, and have served more than 2,000 volunteer

them, we would not have come this far in battling COVID-

hours specifically for COVID-19 relief. As of July 6th,

19.” Howard County has launched a Virtual Assistance

Howard County residents were able to apply for financial

Portal for residents to easily access disaster and emer-

assistance for past due rental payments in order to prevent

gency resources and other essential information.

evictions due to reduced working hours and increased

An additional concern of Dr. Ball has been the rising atten-

unemployment. Additionally, Howard County has initiated

tion brought to the systemic oppression occurring through-

child-care programs through the Essential Personnel Child

out the nation. After the senseless murder of George Floyd

Care (EPCC) sites for essential workers required to return

and others by law enforcement, there have been a number

to work as the county gradually reopens. In the meantime,

of large-scale peaceful demonstrations in Howard County,

Dr. Ball emphasizes the importance of reaching out for

drawing citizens to protest social and structural inequal-

assistance if needed. As community leaders of all areas

ity. On June 2nd, a protest organized by youth collective

come together to support the welfare of Howard County

HoCo for Justice inspired several thousand residents to

residents, Dr. Ball attributes the success of the community

come together to mourn lost lives and demand structural

to the collective actions of its members. On June 4th, Dr.

change. In a continued wave of protests occurring interna-

Ball signed the Executive Order to bring Howard County’s

tionally, people are pouring out to demonstrate in solidar-

reopening in line with the state allowing a specific list of

ity. Dr. Ball notes that he feels overwhelmingly proud of the

businesses to open at a limited capacity while operating

youth that have participated in these protests, pushing the

under the safety of CDC guidelines.

discussion of equality to the forefront:

Of all of the community leaders, Dr. Ball especially

“We are seeing young people becoming these emerg-

applauds healthcare professionals and first responders

ing leaders and leading us out of the darkness of racial

who have demonstrated incredible courage in a time of

division and into the light of unity, respect, equality,

WHERE IS ONE OF YOUR

WHO

WHAT IS YOUR

FAVORITE PLACES TO

INSPIRES

FAVORITE QUOTE AND

VISIT IN COLUMBIA?

YOU?

WHO IS IT BY?

“The Columbia Lakefront

“People who work through personal

“Many of life’s failures are

to visit the People Tree,

challenges and still stay positive, while

people who did not realize

where I am reminded of

making the progress they can.“

how close they were to

the values to which we

success when they gave

should aspire and The Hug,

up.”-Thomas A. Edison

that warms my heart.”

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Dr. Ball at the Police Memorial, honoring those lost in the line of duty.

justice, and fairness. Dr. Martin Luther King once said that ‘the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice.’ I think that when we make progress, it is rarely at a steady pace. Sometimes it comes incrementally, and then in leaps and bounds. Right now, with the peaceful protests we see in Columbia and all of Howard County, I believe that we’re watching one of those leap years of progress, for our people and for our country.”

Dr. Ball’s vision of more inclusion for Howard County is also reflective of his team at the county office. Acknowledging that it is easy for elected officials to select and support people who display cookie-cutter reflections of themselves, Dr. Ball has intentionally hired leaders of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to come together with the goal of serving, empowering and igniting the residents of Howard County. Armed with this diverse 22

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Edison Cabrera-Manalo is the Head Photographer and Co-Founder of Poemtography. As any creative knows, inspiration is essential to converting one’s passion to any medium. “Poemtography is a part of a partnership between my husband and myself called Cabrera-Manalo LLC. My husband is the head chef of the catering half of the company, Tailored to Taste, and we’ve been in business for around two years now.” Cabrera-Manalo has an undeniable eye for inspirational content, though he admits he didn’t see his photography potential at first. “My husband is my primary source of inspiration. When we first met, he was the one who suggested my being a photographer.”

Cabrera-Manalo’s husband, Craig, used innovative thinking to help organize his passion into a profitable business.

The family-sourced drive doesn’t end there, as Cabrera-Manalo’s father is described as the epitome of hard work and dedication. “We are originally from the Philippines, and my dad was the model for doing new things that you are passionate about. I saw how his hard work led to our dreams. We started out as a low-income family and we still were able to go to college. He showed us anything is possible.”

Cabrera-Manalo’s cultural roots are one of the reasons he loves the Columbia area. The diversity and cultural experiences that it is defined by permeates all areas of life, even food. “I love the food here. There were so many options, so many countries represented; we would come here for sushi, or for Vietnamese, or Russian. I think it’s important to experience cultures other than your own and Columbia helps us to do just that.”

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“WE ARE ORIGINALLY FROM THE PHILIPPINES, AND MY DAD WAS THE MODEL FOR DOING NEW THINGS THAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT.”

ARTICLE KATRINA HALL

“THE MONEY WILL COME. CREATE Director of EXG Nexus Solutions David Johnson is a Washington D.C.- native, who initially studied structural engineering, earning a B.S. from the University of San Diego before pursuing his Masters in Finance and Strategy.

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When choosing to expand his offerings in Maryland, Columbia was his clear and final choice. “Columbia is definitely very diverse from demographic and socio-economic standpoints.

It is close enough to both the D.C. and Baltimore metro-areas that my reach is optimal.”

Johnson credits the legendary businessman Reginald F. Lewis and tennis champion Arthur Ashe for inspiring his emphasis on hard work, community impact, and trailblazing. “They are two individuals that lived their lives overcoming odds and other people’s biases, winding up on top of their games and landscapes.” Johnson further observed the grassroots nature of Lewis’ career mirrored in the late-businessman’s chess-like investments, taking opportunities and leveraging them into success.

This drive and work ethic is something he attributes to his upbringing. Johnson describes a ‘tenacious fervor’ by which he creates and pursues his goals. “I was raised with quality values and the flexibility to pursue my dreams.

My parents reminded me to stop worrying about money. The money will come. Create a plan and take it to the next level with hard work, determination and focus. It will always pay off.”

Those are the values that Johnson continues to pass on to his clients.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED) Clinton Thomas is the Executive Director of Heartlands Senior Living Village located in Ellicott City. Thomas’ openness to new ideas and his compassion for all types of people exemplifies the culture Columbia is known for. As the reality of COVID-19 in the senior citizen population became the primary concern for Thomas and his coworkers, he recalls the influence of the inspiring men in his life and the interesting journey that led to him caring for some of the most vulnerable among us.

The instinct to help people started at a young age for Thomas and pushed him to pursue his passions in ways that could help others. “My father is my top inspiration, both personal and career-wise. I watched him wake up and go to work every day at Western Maryland Consortium, helping people, re-training them in other marketable skills so they could find work. That was always very inspirational to watch.”

Thomas’s professional journey started in the kitchen, unexpectedly laying the groundwork for his eventual career path. “I started off as a chef in an upscale Italian restaurant for many years, and I loved it. I became the executive chef. The owner, Dr. Tauraso, taught me a lot of business habits that helped me to develop as a professional. Good leadership through teamwork was chief among them.”

It was through his culinary experience that Thomas was introduced to the Senior Living industry.

“When I got into assisted living, it was on the food service side. I learned I could make their day better with the food I prepared for them. I could truly make an impact on their lives every day.”

Thomas ultimately became the Executive Director at Heartlands using his interpersonal skills to bring exceptional assistance to the community. He quotes his father’s advice, “You have to control your own path in life, but most importantly, you have to enjoy life and be happy.” That day-to-day emphasis on happiness and controlling his journey through consistent hard work continues to inspire his coworkers and residents through the quarantine.

Thomas remains hopeful. Once we all make it through this challenging time, he plans to revisit the sights in Columbia that we’ve all come to love.

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“Downtown at the Waterfront, Merriweather, and Historic Ellicott City are all favorites. My family and I live in nearby Frederick County and we like spending most of the time outdoors, walking, skiing, and hiking. When things start to go back to normal, I would love to explore more of Columbia with them.”

Don Brodnax is the owner and founder of DNP Home Improvement Company in Jessup, specializing in roofing and guttering. Brodnax describes himself as largely self- taught, having paid close attention to his work experience in order to develop his skill set. This helped to him to eventually start his own business as a contractor.

His personal commitment to choosing civility inspires him in all he does. “If you treat people

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with respect everything else will follow. I try not to worry about the money so much.”

Ethics and fairness make up the foundation of his business, inspiration he gleans from his church family at Valley Brook Community Church.

His faith is at the center of his daily inspiration.

“My family, particularly my wife Jeanie, and my mother in law, enjoy our church family a lot,” says Brodnax. Valley Brook is also where he regularly finds motivation from the men of faith in his life.

“I would consider Pastor Dan Baty as one of my mentors, a person who inspires me. He taught me to be a better man.” The richness of his faithbased interactions only make living in Columbia all the more special for Brodnax, his wife, and their two German Shepherds, De’oge and Ruckus.

“Columbia is so social and open; you can walk paths and trails, walk the dogs, meet people. It’s a space to communicate and meet.” The diverse sense of community inspires him to share the benefits of his faith with everyone he interacts with, professional or otherwise.

Brodnax says, “I hope that the attitude toward my business will be in line with the relationship I have with the Lord, being true to your word, doing as you say you will do. That’s first and foremost with me; what everything else derives from. I wouldn’t be the person I am without the Lord in my life.”

“COLUMBIA IS SO SOCIAL AND OPEN; YOU CAN WALK PATHS AND TRAILS, WALK THE DOGS, MEET PEOPLE. IT’S A SPACE TO COMMUNICATE AND MEET.”

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‘Measure twice, cut once.” is a long-held motto of James Clark, Jr., a father of four, husband, and insurance agent at State Farm Insurance. The Brooklyn, New York native prides himself in applying an observant and practiced approach to his work, providing protection for his community’s people, homes, and valuables. The multicultural appeal and sense of the Columbia community was a perfect fit for Clark and his family, a direction that he credits his father, the late James Clark Sr., for instilling in him at a young age.

“I vividly remember a conversation we had when I was no more than 6 or 7 years old. He told me that his job as a father was to make sure that I grew up to be better than he was, that when I became a father myself, it would be my job to make sure my sons grew up to be better than me. I have replayed that conversation many times in life when I wanted to give up. It gave me the motivation to keep going.”

Though Clark’s father passed in the early 2000’s he considers himself blessed to have had his father as a role model during the 1980’s. This was a time in Brooklyn when statistically young black men weren’t expected to survive. When the time came to start a family of his own, his father’s advice inspired his choice to live in Columbia. ”My wife, Carrie, and I researched and looked everywhere, but ultimately, we ended up agreeing on Columbia.“ His commitment to family and professional excellence is anchored in his personal faith, also inspired by his father. “I have been blessed to have really great spiritual leaders in my life to give me guidance over the years. Bishop William Martin, Bishop Alfred Owens, Pastor Wayne Wyatt, and my current pastor, Dr. David Anderson (Senior Pastor, Bridgeway Community Church), just to name a few.”

The positivity Clark receives from his mentors helps him continue to be a valuable addition to our community, especially in times where insurance and re-assurance are important. “We love living

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BACK STAGE

Music to our Ears AWARD-WINNING

PIANIST

AND

ARTICLE GABRIELLE LEWIS

TEACHER

One learning experience Park recounted started with an

JUNGHOON PARK GREW UP AS THE “WEIRD ONE” IN

invitation to a competition in Connecticut. He drove 8 hours

THE FAMILY AS NO ONE ELSE PLAYED MUSIC. After

and took a 1 hour nap before he performed, being both phys-

immigrating to the United States from South Korea when

ically and mentally unprepared. Although he received an

he was twelve, Park struggled with being an extrovert

honorable mention, he likes to remind himself of that perfor-

trapped in an introvert’s body. The 2002 film, The Pianist,

mance in order to be better in the future. Park is a big believer

showed Park that music was a transcendental art, bypass-

in the “best is yet to come” in terms of performance.

ing language itself in order to communicate. Enamored by

In April, Park gave a concert where he performed at a

the way music depicts emotion, he realized it was a form of

church with no physical audience. He streamed his per-

communication that overlooked origin or cultural borders.

formance through YouTube, as a thank you to Patrons who

Park teaches music at Ellicott City Music and Arts

have supported him throughout the pandemic. With noth-

and Glenelg Country School, as well as serving as a

ing but him and the piano, Park said it was the scariest and

traveling teacher at various private schools throughout

most fulfilling performance of his life.

the state. Park attended Mount Hebron High School

As he looks forward to the future, Park wants to perform

and UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County)

more online concerts and provide opportunities for others

studying English and Music. With a daily playlist of

to witness the beauty of music online. He is considering

over 100 classical and jazz artists, Park not only appre-

traveling with his keyboard and playing requests in public

ciates the music but listens for new techniques to learn

spaces as well as performing music for local churches and

from. He says it is best to keep your mind open to the

nursing homes. It brings him joy to help those who need

possibilities and learn from other masters.

a smile to go forward.

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