Dr. Desir: Here are a few things. First, I am a strong believer in community service. One of my favorite quotes is, ‘Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth,” by Shirley Chisholm.
Second, I am an award-winning horticulturist. I have nearly 200 houseplants and extensive outdoor gardens, which have been significantly neglected since I joined the ACR Executive Committee!
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Third, my husband and I enjoy ballroom dancing, sporting clay shooting and taking long walks on Martha’s Vineyard.
Finally, grandparenting is my greatest joy.
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Leslie Mertz, PhD, is a freelance science journalist based in northern Michigan.