Sullivan's Island Magazine April 2018

6 www.SullivansIslandMagazine.com | www.SullivansIslandHomes.com Mike Walsh, MD Lives in: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. From: Atlanta, Georgia. Education: Undergraduate studies at Georgia Tech. Medical School at Tulane University. Employment: Retired (twice!) orthopedic surgeon. Favorite reading: History, particularly military history. Currently reading Ron Chernow’s “Grant.” Favorite music: Classical, particularly baroque; blues; hits from the 50s and 60s. Activities: Volunteer and tour guide for the National Park Service at Fort Moultrie; board member Battery Gadsden Cultural Center; member of Charleston Men’s Chorus; conducting oral history project for Battery Gadsden. Interests: Our eight grandchildren, history, music, languages. Likes:Travel, trying new restaurants, interesting conversations. Favorite quote or philosophy: “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” - Dorothy Parker Gayle Wurthmann Culler    Lives in: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. From: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Education: The University of the South at Sewanee; MUSC College of Pharmacy. Employment: Retired. Favorite reading: Cooking magazines. Favorite music: Old beach music. Activities: Gardening, yardwork, walking my rescue dogs. Interests: I love cooking – I like to watch it, read about it and do actual cooking! And my family. Likes: The dock and water. Favorite quote or philosophy: Find joy every day in something. W e’re spending a little time with some of our neighbors to help you get to know them better. If you want to appear in Facetime or to suggest someone you find interesting, please email the name and contact information (email and/or phone number) to editor@SIMag.com . Our Sullivan’s Island Neighbors Kim Markin Lives in: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. From: Baltimore, Maryland. Education: Masters in Social Work from Columbia University; BA in Speech Communication from James Madison University. Employment: Kids yoga teacher for Wiggly Toes Kids Yoga, volunteer yoga teacher for Empowered Minds and proud mama. I was a primary therapist in a group home for adolescent girls in New York City. Favorite reading: Our family just finished “Perfect Score” by Rob Buyea, and it was truly a favorite for all of us. Otherwise, I have a collection of books by my bedside that I have yet to finish, including “Commonwealth,” “Buddhism and Parenting” and “Hands Free Mama.”  Favorite music: Do I have to pick?! Music is a major source of happiness for me. I’ll go see anything live, will sing almost anything and always have music on at home, including Kings of Leon, Grateful Dead, The Wood Brothers, Beastie Boys and Bob Marley.  Activities: Yoga, beach hang time, singing, running, aspiring surfer (aspiring being the key word).  Interests: Family dance parties, quality time with friends, being outside.  Likes: Being goofy, connecting with others, honesty, chocolate, coffee, tequila.  Favorite quote or philosophy: My maternal grandfather used to say: “It’s always nice to be nice.” I strive to put this into action as often as possible. And also: “If you can laugh at yourself, you will never cease to be amused.” Also putting that one into action. … often. Natanya Antman O’Donnell Lives in: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. From: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business from Flagler College; MBA from University of Phoenix. Employment: Commercial real estate agent at KRT Commercial Real Estate. Favorite reading: Anything by Randy Wayne White or Dorothea Benton Frank. Favorite music: Sol Driven Train. So many bands, it’s hard to pick! Activities/Interests/Likes: Spending time with my family, enjoying the beach, collecting shells, cooking. [ Facetime ]