I grew up in small town USA. The garage sale was a weekend staple. My family had a garage sale every once in a while. We would also go to garage sales – all the time. My mom, sisters, and grandma used to grab the Friday and Saturday papers and map out a route forContinue reading “Cut Throat Garage Sales”
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Here We Come a Caroling
As Christmas nears, the notion of caroling popped into my head. This used to be done with regularity in ages past. It’s seen in old movies, TV shows, and implied on an occasional sitcom. It is something I have done many times leading into Christmas around my parent’s old neighborhood, in nursing homes, and whileContinue reading “Here We Come a Caroling”
Shoes
They can make a statement. They can be functional. They can be high-heeled, flat, sporty, ballerina, chunky, practical, or platform. They can make us feel tall, fast, smart, sassy, or all of the above. They may pinch, rub, cause us to blister, or slip off of our feet. They might be just the thing weContinue reading “Shoes”
There’s a Difference Between Inconvenient and Inconsiderate
I have flown a lot. I have probably taken a hundred flights in the last five years. I have had my gate changed six times, been delayed, and had my flight canceled at the last minute. I have missed the funeral of an immediate family member, missed important meetings, and missed work. In this pastContinue reading “There’s a Difference Between Inconvenient and Inconsiderate”
The Networking Enigma
As both the event planner and event participant, I have been involved in several different networking activities; mixers, luncheons, speed dating-style events, and more. These types of events can be a great way to connect with the hospitality and tourism industry and help keep my planning skills sharp and relevant. I love hearing about whatContinue reading “The Networking Enigma”