A ^Retired Plastic Surgeon's Notebook

Seattle plastic surgeon reveals her relaxation secret:  embroidery!

I can’t really speak for all plastic surgeons, but I find taking up a needle and thread to be very, very relaxing.  And lately, I’ve been relaxing a lot.

My daughter is an Irish step dancer (think Riverdance) and her school has hand embroidered dresses for their performances and competitions.  Three years ago, I did her first dress and made sure that I made the side seams really wide so I could “let it out” as she grew.  To my surprise, she has stayed her 8- year-old width but now the dress barely covers her dance shorts so it’s time for another dress.

I was thinking that the timing was really bad with her likely headed into a major growth spurt but then again, each time I make a dress, it’s just more relaxation for me.  Last night I got to listen to Sister Sweetly, my favorite Big Head Todd and the Monsters C.D. all the way through – twice – while I power chain stitched.   Now that made for a great evening.

Thanks for reading!  Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder

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