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”

Moving Too Fast

My husband and I were dining out recently and encountered a hasty, impatient waiter. The kind that gives you the impression that he thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips. Doesn’t write anything down, can barely stand still long enough to listen to what you want to order, and wouldn’t bother to answerContinue reading “Moving Too Fast”

Things That Make You Go Hmmm

Lately I seem to be encountering a lot of these types of riddles for various different subject matters. I have not, to date, seen any specifically designed for meeting planners. So, while I was feeling particularly creative, I thought I’d put together a little “Would You Rather?” and “This or That” lists for your amusement.Continue reading “Things That Make You Go Hmmm”

Last Man Standing

Thanks for coming… Have a great night… I’m glad you enjoyed the event…We’re getting ready to close this area…I’m going to have to ask you to leave the building now… Seriously people, go home! Lingerers. Talkers. People who are blindly unaware that you’ve been executing your event for the last 317 hours today and it’sContinue reading “Last Man Standing”