Engines, Exhaust & Earthmovers?

I came across a monster truck show as I was flipping through channels the other day. It was oddly one of those situations I just couldn’t look away from. I’m not generally into this type of event; they’re loud and dirty and I’m not sure what they’re trying to accomplish, but at this point inContinue reading “Engines, Exhaust & Earthmovers?”

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”

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

I mentioned in a previous blog that I overlooked creating a contingency plan for a specific situation during an event because given my geographical location, the situation as described simply wouldn’t be an issue. In my blog All About Perspective I talked about not even considering sending a certified trail guide and paramedic with aContinue reading “Shake, Rattle, and Roll”

Some Like it Hot

Discussing the perfect temperature can be a subjective topic; the perfect temperature of your room when sleeping, the perfect temperature to hop in the pool, the perfect temperature to go fishing… People have their own opinions – some like it hot, some don’t. There is one area, however, where there is no debate on whatContinue reading “Some Like it Hot”

A Rhinestone Cowboy

I heard this country song by Glen Campbell while walking through an airport recently. It conjured up an oddly specific image in my mind. I envisioned the Marlboro man but Elton John-style; all glitz and glam with sequins on his hat yet rugged, fit, and tan. When in the world would there be a needContinue reading “A Rhinestone Cowboy”