I was looking back through some of my husband and my photos from this past year of traveling hither and yon. He takes some amazing photos, by the way. We tend to go back to a place we like more than once. We have discovered over the years that by doing this, we’re able toContinue reading “Unchartered Territory”
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From Too Much to Just Right
Planning sensory-friendly events can open up a whole new world for both attendees and host organizations. Events like this are designed to be intentionally less stimulating to the senses. Vanderbilt University did an amazing job at creating a Neurodiversity & Sensory-Friendly Event Guide for those who are interested. In it they state “It is estimatedContinue reading “From Too Much to Just Right”
Why the Limp?
I’ve written about shoes before. One blog was literally titled “Shoes.” Another was called “These Boots Ae Made for Walking.” In the meeting and events industry, shoes can make or break you during an event. Everybody needs to wear shoes, but sometimes you need to sacrifice style and fashion for comfort and survival. I’ve spentContinue reading “Why the Limp?”
It Depends
To quote the character M. Gustave H from the movie The Grand Budapest Hotel, “Of course it depends, of course it depends…” I was at a FAM recently (a familiarization trip) and the theme for the trip was “it depends.” The ambiguous answers from host venues were less than helpful. Of course their final answersContinue reading “It Depends”
Put to the Test
Test taking. Test planning. When I even mention the word “test” many people get clammy palms and break out into a cold sweat. Others think of it as a battle to be won and chant “bring it on” over and over. My sister and her family live in England. As my niece prepared to endContinue reading “Put to the Test”