I think fireworks are cool. I love the sparkle and pizzazz of the bright shimmery showers of light against the dark sky. I especially love the ones that look like glitter sprinkling down on the celebration as if a life-sized Tinkerbell waved her wand and showered us with pixie dust. However, these days there’s aContinue reading “The Sky Showdown”
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Planning, Permits & Pyro
Years ago I was asked to plan an evening event that was something different. I did a bit of research and discovered that, at that time, hiring a pyrotechnic company to bring a fireworks show on property was not outside the realm of possibilities. I know there are fireworks shows all over town on theContinue reading “Planning, Permits & Pyro”
To Prom And Beyond
Prom. If you talk to ten different people they will all have different memories, stories, and feelings about prom. My experience with this event from when I attended, to when my daughter attended, to those I have planned span decades and are as varied as fashion, hairdo’s, and locations can be. Depending on the cityContinue reading “To Prom And Beyond”
Party ‘Cause the Cows Came Home
In South Germany, Austria, and Switzerland each fall you can attend a fun and festive event; an Alpine cattle drive. This Almabtrieb or Viehscheid takes place in either September or October and is a time-honored German tradition dating back to the Bronze Age1. Imagine watching cows wearing flowered headdresses, fancy cowbells, and giant wreaths aroundContinue reading “Party ‘Cause the Cows Came Home”
Take It Off
I have attended my fair share of conferences and conventions in my career as a Certified Meeting Professional. I was just at a conference for faith-based meeting planners a couple of weeks ago. I have blogged on the over-the-top designs of conference nametags (see my blog What’s in a Name Badge?) and the fact thatContinue reading “Take It Off”