I met Michaela only a dozen times, mainly when she was visiting her brother David at the same time.  But every encounter was marked by energy, spirit, and an unquenchable zest for life.   One particular memory was a somewhat raucous brunch involving just the two of us where we exchanged professional news, and lots of gossip, and opined on how we would improve the world.  I cannot remember if the fuel was champagne or coffee but the conversation was electrifying with Michaela’s energy and wit.  She was a force of nature for good in our lives.   So sorry that she was taken at a young age.