The Atlanta Lawyer April 2020 | Page 7

FROM THE BOARD Ask the Board How are you relaxing, creating, or celebrating during this time of social distancing? Meredith Young King & Spalding, LLP Two new things in my life are helping me survive the lockdown: virtual cocktail parties with friends via the Houseparty app; and Peloton. I am also not going to fit in any of my clothes because all I do is eat all day! Kevin Patrick Kevin Patrick Law Over the past couple of months, my family and I have used these challenging times to develop an even greater appreciation for nature and the outdoors. One of our favorite places to go is the Chattahoochee River. These times together have truly allowed us to take a break from technology, relax in the fresh air, and, most importantly, grow as a little family. We sure are looking forward to getting back to normal, but always want to make sure we incorporate these new routines in the future, too. Jessica Wood Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein, PC Christina Baugh Barnes & Thornburg, LLP This is what’s in the background for Zoom meetings in my home office (i.e., my dining room). My family and I have gotten along by training and playing with the new puppy. Lisa Liang State Court of Fulton County, Hon. Judge Susan Edlein Ryan Walsh Jones Day I relax for a few more minutes in the morning by trading dressing up for a few more moments to breath using the Calm app. Innovating every-night-date-night? We work on puzzles. I mistakenly picked up the last puzzle at Target (modern art of Elvis), which we are convinced, contains only shades of orange. We’ve been making the most of virtual happy hours that allow us to use quarantining to catch up with old friends near and far. We’ve celebrated health and the privilege of education and full-time employment by trying new restaurants for take- out and cooking at home. I hibernate by watching sitcoms on Netflix/Hulu (we’re in a Community and a Cheers phase at the moment) with my wife, kids, and occasionally an adult beverage (or two). We also play games of H-O-R-S-E, 21, Gotcha, and other hoop-related games in the driveway with the family. And I don’t think I’ve done much celebrating just yet, but it would probably involve the aforementioned adult beverage (or two). Betsy Griswold UPS Cook, eat, bake, drink and be content in your circumstances, whatever those may be. www.atlantabar.org THE ATLANTA LAWYER 7