Our Patients
Our patient, Elisa Ludwig, has written two new books.
JUNE OF ROCK is out now as an ebook on Barnes & Noble (Nook), Amazon (Kindle) and Goodreads (iPad, Kobo)
Fresh out of 10th grade and newly dumped by her boyfriend, budding drummer and punk rocker June Dixon is headed to girls-only Camp Decibelle for the summer. Sassy, fun and packed full of pop culture references, June of Rock is a love letter to both girl power and the power of music.
PRETTY CROOKED comes out March 13, 2012 in bookstores everywhere.
Taking on a secret role of Robin Hood at her ultra-exclusive high school, Willa bilks her "friends," the Glitterati, and delivers care packages to the scholarship girls. Distracting Willa from her mission to even the social playing field between the haves and the have-nots is the obnoxious (and gorgeous) trust-funder Aidan Murphy. When the cops start investigating the string of thefts and the Glitterai begin to seek revenge, could Aidan become the person that Willa trusts most?
Our longtime patient, Carol Kahn, has received her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University. For her dissertation research, she conducted a qualitative study using grounded theory method to learn how single adults get their attachment needs met. Carol, a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist, teaches in the graduate social work program at Rutgers University in Camden and has a private psychotherapy practice with offices in Voorhees and Ventnor, NJ.
Alvah Smith
2011 Lindback Award winners
The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation's Distinguished Teaching Awards honor a teacher at each of the 66 high schools in the School District of Philadelphia. On Tuesday night, each recipient will receive a $3,500 award at a reception at the Prince Music Theater in Center City.
Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 The Philadelphia Inquirer page B5
Whit MacLaughlin
Dr. Wilson and his wife attended a performance of the play "Freedom Club", directed by our patient Whit MacLaughlin. The actors' movements on stage and use of dialogue were complex and very interesting to watch. Whit is the OBIE and Barrymore Award-winning Artistic Director of New Paradise Laboratories. He has conceived, directed, and designed 9 original performance works with the company since its inception in 1996.
www.newparadiselaboratories.org/story/director.asp
Katharine Clark Gray's 516
Philadelphia Theatre Workshop presents Katharine Clark Gray's 516 (five sixteen), a revenge romance set in academia. May 15 - June 6 at the Walnut St. Theatre Studio 5. 9th and Walnut Streets, 5th Floor, Phila PA. Tickets and information at www.philadelphiatheatreworkshop.org or by calling (215) 316-1361.
Don't call her a ghostwriter, Annalee is a professional term paper auteur. Then she meets Sigurd, a cocky grad student who hires her to pen his "chore" assignments while he works on a mysterious thesis. The two soon become embroiled in a blood-sport romance that leads to betrayal. When a stricken Annalee exposes their arrangement, they must confront Sigurd's professor Martie Hodge. They strike a deal saving their skins, but Martie is exacting in her price. Driven by pride, desire, and intellectual longing, 516 (five sixteen) is a revenge romance for brainiacs, a mash note to the mind.
Raechelle Walker Ellis
Jordan Harris and Raechelle Walker-Ellis, both members of the Philadelphia Youth Comission, at their event "Youth Summer Opportunities Fair" on May 11, 2010. This was an extraordinary event with over 500 attendees; Mayor Nutter visited as well. The PYC is doing amazing good work- and their oldest member is 23 years old!
Raechelle Walker Ellis (L) and Nuthyla Sinada DMD
In August of 2009 our long-time patient Raechelle Walker-Ellis was appointed to the City of Philadelphia Youth Commission by Councilman Darrell Clarke.
Since her appointment she has also been elected as Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee within the YC.
Created in 2008, The City of Philadelphia Youth Commission (YC) is a group of dynamic young people appointed by city officials to act as advocates for the youth of Philadelphia. The YC represents Philadelphia's youth in public hearings and gives testimony that reflects the youth perspective. The YC works with the city, non-profits, community organizations, and private entities to develop strategies to improve the lives of Philadelphia's youth. The YC serves as a conduit for youth action no matter a young person's background. In addition, members of the YC also advise the Mayor, City Council, Philadelphia Public Schools, and other key decision makers inside and outside of city government.
Our friend Angela Lussier has written an important and engaging book.
Angela introduces her work:
The saying goes that necessity is the mother of invention. I say frustration is the mother of inspiration, especially for people who know they aren't getting all that they want out of their lives. The Anti-Resume Revolution is leading the shift in the way people apply for jobs, start businesses, view their futures, and create what they want in their life.
Are you tuning out of your life in order to get through each day? Or, are you living an authentic life? Do you even know the difference? Are you facing a changing world that no longer looks and sounds like the one you once knew? Now that you've come up for air and graduated, come back to the workforce after raising your kids, or received the dreaded pink slip, what do you see in your future?
If you know you deserve to be happy and have the job you dreamed of as a kid, you are ready to become part of the revolution. Within the pages of this book, you'll learn how to create a personal brand for yourself online and in the face to face marketplace. Find out the most common mistakes made by job seekers and how to avoid them to get what you want, faster. Learn the #1 way to be remembered by anyone you meet and read inspiring stories from the people who created the life they want and are currently doing what they love. If you're looking for a meaningful change in your life, this book is for you.
By purchasing this book, you are committing to be part of the shift from mindlessness to meaningfulness. Are you ready to restart your life on purpose?
If not today, when?
Nick and Katie Gray (pictured) were involved in The Preservation Project, 12/11/2009- 4 short plays that, just like Katie's "USER 927", just provoke bushels of thought.
Tenor Paul Robinson recently appeared in a production of Johann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus", at the Shannondell Performing Arts Theater, December 14 2008. Paul played the role of Eisenstein, and enjoyed working with a very talented cast under the direction of Josephine Guido Sadacca. We already knew of Paul's musical talents, but it was very nice to discover his ability as a comedic actor!
Dr. Wilson is a member of and Essay Chair for the Academy of Stomatology of Philadelphia, a continuing education dental society founded in 1894. The Academy has a year-end function which engages a non-dental speaker. In 2008, our guest was our patient, Dr. Selcuk Guceri, Dean of Drexel University College of Engineering. His topic was "Striving for Sustainability", and he eloquently reviewed the challenges that we face in our increasingly crowded world. Here Dr. Guceri is shown with Dr. Paul Baran, Drexel '49. Dr. Baran recently received the National Technology Medal for developing the packet switching technology which led to creation of the INTERNET:
http://www.rand.org/about/history/baran.html
In 2009, Urban Engineers has been named a winner in the annual "Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania" program. Urban placed 9th in the Large Company category (251 or more employees). This marks the 7th time that Urban Engineers has been honored with a Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania award since its inception in 2000. The competition is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and the Central Penn Business Journal.
In addition, long-time patient and President of Urban Engineers, Edward D'Alba, recently sent this note to us:
"Dr. Wilson,
Have enjoyed the conversations over these many years about your personal experiences with hybrid vehicles. I write to let you know that your example has inspired our organization to go "hybrid" as well. I am pleased to report that as of today we are better than half way there in converting all of our company vehicles to hybrids. And all that drive them appear to be smiling a little bit bigger as we do our part to support our green environment. Thanks again for the inspiration. Ed"
Edward M. D'Alba, P.E.
President
Urban Engineers, Inc.
530 Walnut Street, 14th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3685
215-922-8080 Fax 215-922-8083
Our patient, Pamela Cohen, came in with her recently published book, “Ashie, Lost in a Hurricane”. She gave me an autographed copy for my seven year old son who thoroughly enjoyed the story. You can find a copy on any of the online book distributors. If you would like it signed, let us know. I’m sure we can make the connection. ~Annette
On September 27 Dr. Wilson and his daughter Jenna participated in the MS150, fundraiser for research in Multiple Sclerosis. They rode on their tandem bike. It was a remarkable experience for a father and teenage daughter to spend 5 hours in such close proximity and never have an argument!
Sara Reiter, Conservator of Costumes and Textiles at the Philadelphia
Museum of Art, was kind enough to show off the new Conservation Lab in the
Perelman Building! In the photo are, left to right, Dr. Wilson's wife Michelle, friend Anne McCrossan who came all the way from England in part to see the Gee's Bend quilts, and Sara. Comprised of some 30,000 objects, the Museum's collection of Costume and Textiles is one of the oldest and largest in the country. Rotating exhibitions highlight diverse aspects of this encyclopedic collection. Anyone who wears clothes should have a look!
Dr. Wilson and friends saw Jon Dichter (left, with guitar) perform at MilkBoy on Jan 24th. Jon is an excellent guitarist and counts Django Reinhardt among his major influences. Find out more at http://jondichter.com .
Our patient, Elisa Ludwig, edited At Home, a book by Steve Poses.
Entertaining at home is an act of love. Ideally, it's easy and fun. But for most people, juggling a 6-person, 3-course meal is a daunting challenge. Enter At Home By Steve Poses: A Caterer's Guide to Cooking and Entertaining, and a companion website, At Home Online (athomebysteveposes.com), which bring a seasoned caterer and restaurateur's approach to the home kitchen. A refreshingly accessible new addition to the home entertaining cookbook genre, At Home offers step-by-step guidance through the process of party-throwing and an expansive collection of recipes that covers every holiday and occasion - from Thanksgiving to a first dinner for in-laws.
About Steve Poses
As the owner of Philadelphia-based Frog Commissary Catering, Steve Poses has catered more than 15,000 events and served more than 15 million guests. Before he became a caterer, he owned and operated many restaurants, including Frog, which was named Philadelphia's Best Restaurant of the Past 25 Years by Philadelphia Magazine. Poses' first book, The Frog Commissary Cookbook, sold over 150,000 copies and has become a classic for home cooks.
At Home was edited by local food writer Elisa Ludwig, a patient of Dr. Wilson. At Home is available now, exclusively through www.athomebysteveposes.com.
The contents of this website are the property of Sukoneck & Wilson, P.C.
