Stacey Parzuchowski: I Am Barnes & Thornburg

I AM...

• A lucky aunt to a kind, smart and empathetic young man named Simon. He is 13 years old and my favorite person on the planet.
• A die-hard New Kids on the Block fan who has attended countless shows and events—including seven of their cruises. I’m probably in Vegas attending their residency (for the second time) right now.
• From Livonia, Michigan—a suburb of Detroit. Although I’ve lived in Chicago for eight years, my heart is still in the mitten state.
• A dog-mom to an 11-year-old Yorkipoo named Lucy, whom I affectionately call my “tiny little terror.”
• Passionate about travel. Some of my favorite trips have been the New Kids cruises (obviously), an Alaskan cruise, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and New Orleans. I’m already looking forward to another international trip in 2026 and a family Hawaiian cruise.
• A forever fan of the Detroit Red Wings. The 90s and early 2000s were truly the golden era of NHL hockey. In January, I’ll be in the arena when my favorite player of all time, Sergei Fedorov, has his number retired. GO WINGS!
• An avid audiobook listener, with favorites like Audible and Libby. Through audiobooks, I’ve discovered a love of reading in a way that truly works for me. I’ve listened to nearly 70 books in the past two and a half years.
• Family-oriented and intentional about staying connected. Visits, conversations, and little check-ins keep us close, no matter the distance.
• A devoted General Hospital fan. I’ve been watching since I was 16 and don’t plan to stop until one of us signs off for good! It continues to be my favorite way to unwind and quiet my mind after a long day.
• A lover of concerts and live music. I’ve been lucky enough to see nearly 70 major artists over the years—though Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson remain the two that got away. 

This profile appeared in the November 2025 edition of I Am Barnes & Thornburg.

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