CREATIVE CORNERS Passions Beyond the Practice
If you want to truly get to know a person, ask them how they have fun or how they keep their mind sharp outside of work and their everyday responsibilities. Not everyone knows that National Creativity Day is celebrated annually on May 30, but more people should. We all need an outlet away from the hustle and bustle, and the best ones are often the hobbies that foster our creative sides or give us a chance to simply relax. When away from the office, I love doing jigsaw puzzles to give my brain a fun tease. I also love reading, sewing, and playing tennis and baseball with my kids.
Our associate attorney and very happy mom, Janki Patel , cites cooking with her husband as one of her favorite ways to spend quality time at home. She also loves reading about space and learning more about the universe. Most of all, she cherishes doing crafts with her daughter, Amira, and reading books to her.
Can sleep be a full-time hobby? Absolutely, at least according to our estate administration paralegal, Danielle Mendoza . When she is awake on
weekends, she loves binge- watching movies and dramas. Last year, she started hosting
“barbecue time” with her kids on weekends. She tells
me that these occasions serve as “a non-negotiable family meeting where we catch up on what they’re up to and I can hopefully remind them I’m still the fun mom … even if my dance moves say otherwise!” So … what are your special hobbies? How do you explore your creative side with your all-important “you” time? We’d love to learn all about them on your next visit!
When not hitting the gym to stay physically and mentally fit, our director of client services and resident fashionista, Angelina Cruz , loves dressing up and experimenting with different types of accessories and pieces. Our funding and Medicaid paralegal, Anne Durin , enjoys unwinding in nature with her husband. Lately, she’s been dabbling in gardening, because apparently, being a millennial now officially comes with a “green thumb and adulting” starter pack.
Just for fun, I recently polled a few of my team members here at Bott & Associates
to learn which hobbies they enjoy to unwind or tap into their creative sides. Not surprisingly, the answers I received were as fascinating as they were varied.
Upcoming Events Please call us at 847-818-9084 for more information on our events.
Free Estate Planning Seminars We invite you to join our upcoming free seminars to take the first step toward peace of mind by creating or updating your estate plan. This is an educational seminar featuring Attorney Maritess Bott, who will highlight the concerns many families
face and how an estate plan can help. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. *The seminars scheduled for May will be available for on-demand viewing after the live events. Alzheimer’s and Life Planning: Protecting Your Future and Your Family
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We invite you to attend our free workshop! This educational seminar will feature Attorney Maritess Bott and a guest speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association, who will share insights on Alzheimer’s awareness and the importance of planning for the future. Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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