Behind the Scenes-Revealed!

A friend and fellow CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) recently shared one of her previous event experiences with me. I thought I’ve had a variety of adventures in event planning in my days, but this was a new one for me. She was asked to plan an eighth-grade graduation party. A surprise party from one ofContinue reading “Behind the Scenes-Revealed!”

Strike a Pose

I imagine few of us get to plan a fashion show. I love watching the ones on TV that are done by the big-named designers with models strutting down the catwalk wearing the most unusual, impractical articles of clothing. You’ve seen these; fashion shows that look more like art installations than fashion shows where youContinue reading “Strike a Pose”

Equestrian Events

Where I live, we occasionally run into a unique event that takes over the roads, most large parking lots, and this one property in particular. My guess is that the economic impact on the town is pretty good considering everyone dines out, buys feed, restocks the groceries in their trailers, and probably takes a fewContinue reading “Equestrian Events”

Run For The Hills

…or around the track, or down the scenic path, or along the planned city route. Since the oppressive heat and humidity here in Illinois has finally given way to the cool of fall, I am seeing people outside again resuming their running routines. Lately I seem to be bumping into people who are training forContinue reading “Run For The Hills”