Wrong Side of the Line

My husband and I have traveled through Frankfurt, Germany, on our way to other European destinations many times. We can navigate border control pretty well, and we know the line can take an hour or so on occasion. We plan our connecting flights with ample time for the wait. The Frankfurt Airport recently implemented aContinue reading “Wrong Side of the Line”

A Dog and Pony Show

I’m sure at some point, if you’ve been around long enough, you’ve heard the phrase, “A dog and pony show.” Working in hospitality this phrase has always made me laugh. I wrote a blog once about dog shows called Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog, and I wrote one about horse shows (since I liveContinue reading “A Dog and Pony Show”

An Anniversary Celebration

I can’t believe that Tracy’s Tidbits is FIVE years old!! I started this blog as a way to share my knowledge and experiences with other planners to help shorten their learning curve. I want to leave a legacy that equips the next generation of event professionals through this blog, complimentary resources, and my published book.Continue reading “An Anniversary Celebration”

Paint, Dance & Be Merry

Has anyone been to a painting party? Not like painting someone’s house, although that could be something someone might organize. I mean a party where a group of friends gather at a storefront downtown, have a glass of wine, and attempt to replicate a painting while an energetic artist provides instructions in such a wayContinue reading “Paint, Dance & Be Merry”

That’s Gonna Leave a Mark

Generally a couple of days after an event I start to notice bruises on my body. Most of the time I have no recollection how they got there. I know that when I’m in “event mode” and lift a box with my thigh, pinch my finger in the clip of a lanyard, or hit myContinue reading “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”