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JANUARY 2022
BOWS AND BICYCLES 2 of My Favorite Hobbies
January is National Hobby Month, which encourages people to try a new hobby or revisit one they’ve let fall by the wayside. Hobbies make us happier, more well-rounded people. In that spirit, I’d like to share two of my favorite hobbies: archery and cycling. In early 2013, my family decided to take an archery class together at Bull Run in Centreville. It was extremely difficult to try to book a lesson because the 2012 Summer Olympics had piqued the interest of so many people (ourselves included). When we finally did take our entry-level class, my wife and daughter had a good time, but my son and I were instantly hooked. We were fortunate enough to train with Ruth Rowe, a former Olympic archer. Nicholas was 12 at the time, and after about four months of practice, we went to a state competition. Neither of us had competed before, but Nicholas decided he wanted to give it a try, and I figured I’d join him. For Nicholas, there were two junior/youth divisions you could compete in, and the organizers asked which he wanted to try. I had no idea what the difference was, so I entered him into both. I was erroneously put in the 90 meter division for my first competition and had fun losing arrows, but Nicholas won first place! And, because I’d signed him up for both youth divisions, he won a medal for each one — that’s two state competition gold medals on his first try.
to my wife’s chagrin, I shoot in our basement. (I haven’t missed the target yet!) I find it to be a great
release, and weirdly, the precision it takes is similar to what I do in my work.
I came to cycling somewhat out of necessity. I ran track, jumped hurdles, and played football when I was younger, and it caused a lot of wear and tear on my knees. I’ve had several knee operations as a result. I now have my orthopedic surgeon on speed dial at this point, and he forbade me from running. That used to be one of my favorite hobbies, so I needed a replacement for running. He suggested cycling as an alternative, as it would be a lot better for my knees. Back in 2009, I was blessed to go with my two brothers, Grant and Robert, on a once-in-a-lifetime biking trip. A company called Backroads puts together all-inclusive cycling packages, and we picked up our tickets as a windfall from one of my brother’s friends, who was suddenly unable to go. It was a five-day tour through Napa and Sonoma, going from winery to winery. We rode over 200 miles in five days and had a blast. You’d think that after so much riding, you’d lose some weight. But the meals included in the package were delicious, and we ate so much that I gained 10 pounds! I’ll always cherish that time I spent with my brothers. Grant particularly loves to ride, so it was a wonderful opportunity to engage in a shared passion.
These days, Nicholas has been more involved in baseball and
now pole vaulting and only does archery occasionally, but archery is still one of my favorite pastimes. When it’s
My hobbies help me stay fit, relax, and keep my mind fresh and focused during working hours. All of us deserve to have something in our lives that’s just for pure enjoyment. So next time I see you please let me know what you enjoy as an avocation!
warm, I practice at a professional facility or in my backyard. In the winter, much
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BOOST YOUR MOOD WITH THESE TIPS Spending the Holidays Alone? For Real, This Time How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Have a plan. Bad habits are hard to break, so change won’t come about naturally. It’s important to consider how you’ll structure your day around your resolution and what obstacles you might face. When will you go to the gym, and what will you do if that time gets interrupted? Howwill you plan meals to avoid spontaneous drive- thru visits? Write down what you want to accomplish and all the things that might stand in your way. Then, figure out how you’ll deal with them before they happen. Start small. On Jan. 1, you’re probably enthusiastic about your resolution and ready to hit the ground running. Not so fast — doing too much too soon is a classic mistake. It’s okay to be excited, but working out until you’re sore all over or constantly eating salads you hate will turn your resolution into a chore that you’ll want to avoid. Start with light workouts or replacing some of your carbs with veggies. Once you get the hang of that, you’ll be ready to scale up slowly. Using these guidelines, you’ll make lasting changes that extend beyond February. Get 2022 started off on the right foot, and next year you’ll be ready to make a whole new resolution — and keep it.
New Year’s Eve has come and gone, and now that the champagne is finished and the decorations are put away, it’s time to buckle down and work on those New Year’s resolutions. The only problem is ... your resolutions for this year and last year are the same. Change is tough, so you’re not alone in being unable to stick to your resolutions. This year can be different, if you want it to be. Here are some tips to keep you on track. Have a specific goal. Many resolutions are vague — along the lines of “exercise more” or “eat healthier.” That’s too ambiguous to inspire motivation, and vagueness leaves room for excuses. Make your goal more concrete, so you can measure your success. Specific goals could include going to the gym three times a week, being able to bench a certain number of pounds, or only indulging in fast food once a month. Make your goal realistic — if it’s too drastic or difficult, it’s easier to give up.
‘One of the Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made’ DAVE KIRKLAND SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE WITH DR. SCOTT Dave Kirkland visited his ophthalmologist for his ptosis (droopy eyelids)
Dave loves the patient care at Eye Plastic Associates. “Sometimes I would call them during my healing process, and they would ease my worries. They would tell me that everything is going to be okay and that this is a part of the process.” He found the staff super friendly, and they made him feel comfortable while waiting to be seen. Dave said that “the whole experience was seamless from beginning to end. The staff is very courteous and treat every patient like they’re family.” Dave has another appointment with Dr. Scott this month, and it will probably be the last follow up he will need. Dave graduated from Duke Divinity School and has been a Methodist pastor for 32 years. “As a pastor, I want to look my best for my people. Having this surgery has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” “Dr. Scott puts his patients first,” Dave says. After Dave was walked through how the procedure would go, Dr. Scott gave him a chance to ask questions. Dave explains that Dr. Scott took the time to answer his questions and made him feel comfortable. Dave had nothing but great things to say about Dr. Scott. “I would absolutely recommend Dr. Scott. He is very friendly and has a great personality.” He went on to say that Dr. Scott always provides amazing treatments that work best for his patients.
that he wanted to fix. He also wanted to improve his hooded upper eyelids and under-eye bags. His doctor recommended Dr. Scott at Eye Plastic Associates to help him. So, in May 2020, Dave went and got his procedure done.
Referring to his upper eyelids, Dave says, “We took pictures of my eyes and sent those pictures to my insurance company. I was able to get my upper eyelids taken care of with insurance, and I paid for the laser treatment for under my eyes.” He further explains that for the upper eyelids, “Dr. Scott cut some of the skin off and sewed them back together. For my under-eyes, he used a laser that
absorbed the fat and removed a layer of skin.” The healing process took some time, but Dave practiced patience and discipline during this time. Finally, after a few months, Dave felt great!
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ocular surface. Dr. Scott can also evaluate eyelid cancers in the office and perform a biopsy to determine the correct course of treatment. It’s More Likely Than You Think CAN YOUR PROCEDURE BE DONE IN-OFFICE? We also perform many aesthetic procedures in the office. They include Botox and fillers along with Kybella, which helps dissolve fat underneath the chin, and Thermage, which helps with laxity in the lower face. Our office can also do mild to moderate chemical peels, which require no recovery time, except for some light skin peeling. Finally, we offer microdermabrasions. This procedure involves lightly sanding a patient’s skin with aluminum crystals. It gives the skin an extremely healthy glow — and it’s so fast and easy, you can do it on your lunch break. While we can accomplish a great deal in our Fairfax office, we also partner with Fair Oaks Hospital, which is next door to our main office. They have a fantastic anesthesia and nursing team that Dr. Scott has enjoyed working with for many years. Some of the most common procedures done in a hospital setting are cosmetic or functional blepharoplasties with fractional laser resurfacing and eyelid cancer reconstruction following Mohs surgery — but there are many more. Eye Plastic Associates has a state-of-the-art minor procedure room in our Fairfax office so that our patients’ experience can be as comfortable as possible. If you’re considering a treatment and are concerned about where it will be performed, don’t hesitate to ask. The process may be a lot easier than you think!
Many of our patients share the misconception that all procedures need to be performed in the hospital. While that’s true in some cases, we can accomplish quite a lot right here in our Fairfax office. In addition to exams and consultations, we do many in-office procedures. Dr. Scott can remove multiple kinds of benign eyelid tumors including chalazions (styes), and he tries to get all eyelid growth/tumor treatments done on your first visit, if possible. If the growth is on the upper eyelid, he asks patients to bring a driver. Since the procedure can cause temporary blurred vision from the use of a post-operative ointment, Dr. Scott may require two visits to resolve eyelid growths involving both eyes.
Other procedures we perform in the office include the removal of xanthelasma (eyelid cholesterol deposits), and misdirected lashes, which can irritate the
CHICKEN AND LEEK FILO PIE Inspired by GoodHousekeeping.com
A referral is the highest compliment our patients can give! Welcome to our new patients, and thank you for the eight referrals this month! Do you know someone who might need Dr. Scott’s care? Pass this newsletter along to them!
• 3 oz unsalted butter, divided • 2 large leeks, finely sliced • 2 large carrots, finely chopped • 1 tbsp flour • 14 oz chicken stock, warmed • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 3 tbsp heavy cream • 12 oz cooked chicken, cut into chunks • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • 12 sheets frozen filo pastry, thawed INGREDIENTS
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a pan over low heat, melt 1 oz butter. 3. Add leeks and carrots and cook for 15 minutes, until softened but not colored. 4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. 5. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring until sauce is smooth, then let simmer for 10 minutes. 6. Stir in mustard and heavy cream, then add cooked chicken and parsley. Transfer to a large ovenproof dish. 7. In a pan, melt remaining butter. 8. Put a single filo sheet on a board and brush with melted butter. Scrunch up pastry sheet and place on top of chicken mixture. Continue until pie is covered. 9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the filo is golden and chicken mixture is bubbling.
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Inside This Issue
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Dr. Scott Celebrates National Hobby Month
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Stick to Your Resolutions — For Real, This Time
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A Patient Shares His Surgery Experience
What Procedures Can We Do in the Office?
Chicken and Leek Filo Pie
The Lost Art of the Thank-You Note
YOUR GUIDE TO WRITING A THANK-YOU NOTE Bringing Back a Lost Art
A 2019 survey by Ask Your Target Market showed 80% of respondents appreciate receiving thank-you notes — but only 22% of respondents report regularly sending them. That’s a pretty big discrepancy. During the holiday season, you probably received several gifts and may have been hosted at a family member’s house, so now is the perfect time to revive the dying art of the thank-you note. If it’s been a while since you last wrote one, fear not. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. KnowWhen a Note Is Needed. You should strongly consider sending a thank- you note any time you receive a gift, but they are particularly expected after big events like weddings or showers. It’s also good form to send a note whenever someone has done you a big favor or hosted you at their house. Professionally, thank-you notes should always be sent after job interviews. Notes should be sent as soon as possible, ideally within one month of the gift or event.
thought handwritten notes were more meaningful than electronic ones. Even if your handwriting is messy, your recipients will appreciate the personal touch. Exceptions apply for thank-you notes sent after job interviews — due to time sensitivity, these are best sent via email.
Be Specific. Especially when you’ve got a large stack to get through, it’s pretty tempting to write the same note over and over again, changing only the salutation. Don’t give in! While it’s fine to have a template, recipients will recognize when the note you sent them is generic. Be sure to mention exactly what you’re thankful for (not just “the gift”) or how you plan to use the gift. Now, you’re ready to let people know how much you appreciate them in a way that’s both simple and classic. Your family, friends, and colleagues will be impressed, and who knows, you just might start a trend.
Use Paper. It may seem old-fashioned, but that’s exactly what makes it special. In fact, the Ask Your Target Market survey found that 72% of respondents
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