Numbers on spreadsheets and contracts rewrittenBright colored gobos and rooms chairs will fit inBrown cambro coffee urns hotter than sinThese are a few of my favorite things Cream-colored napkins and catering noodlesDoormen and details and warm snickerdoodlesAirplanes that fly with the clouds on their wingsThese are a few of my favorite things Wedding white linensContinue reading “My Favorite Things”
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Sittin’ by the Fire
I mentioned in my blog The Camper Club that I grew up camping. A lot. I have a lot of fond memories, but it’s not an experience choose to have again. Take me to the Hilton with a pool, indoor plumbing, fresh sheets, and I’m happy. However, there is a part of the camping experienceContinue reading “Sittin’ by the Fire”
Dressing in the Dark
In my blog “Why Not Weddings” I explain why I don’t plan weddings as an event planner. That doesn’t mean I don’t work in venues where weddings are held. In fact, I plan many events in venues where couples are pledging their undying love to each other on a regular basis. I am often preoccupiedContinue reading “Dressing in the Dark”
Christmas Light Parades
I love Christmas lights. When my daughter still lived at home, several evenings during the Christmas season we would drive around different neighborhoods near our townhouse to see the amazing spectacle that some people would put together. Because we lived in a townhouse community, we were limited by space and bylaws as to what weContinue reading “Christmas Light Parades”
It’s Not a Life Sentence
Depending on the health of an organization’s volunteer program, some leaders may feel they are constantly training and retraining people to perform the same task. They may struggle to retain volunteers responsible for a certain team, or who help plan or execute certain events. I’ve seen leaders try to enforce a minimum length of timeContinue reading “It’s Not a Life Sentence”