Saturday, July 30, 2011

Me + Paula Deen

Well, I can HOPE to meet her.  Thrilled that I was asked to present a breakout workshop at Houston's Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show in September.  Quite an honor.  And how I love that Paula Deen.

Houston Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
September 17 & 18





Thursday, July 28, 2011

Cubicle Courtesies

If you are an executive with a luxurious suite, how blessed you are!  Many share offices these days and some are in a POD!  This set up does not allow much privacy whatsoever.  Since we have good manners we need to be considerate of our office mate(s).  Here are a few rules that will keep the peace...
  1. Use an "inside" voice while on the telephone.
  2. Speaker phones and cubicles do not mix.
  3. Don't bring a tuna fish sandwich for lunch; unless you take it outdoors.
  4. Discourage others from taking a break in your "space."
Curious...what are YOUR pet peeves?

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Wedding Woes

I am attending two weddings this summer.  Such excitement, anticipation, planning, mmm...perhaps some stress.  More planning and then the occasional guest who is clueless.

I've heard tales of guests who call the Mother of the Bride and ask:
  • My husband's sister will be in town for the wedding.  May I bring her?
  • Is it okay if I bring my baby?
  • May I bring a date?
We look at the envelope.  What names are written on it are the people (and the only people) invited to the wedding.

A wedding is no place for a baby.

If it does not state "and date" - then you go solo.  Weddings CAN be fun solo; you may meet someone!

...and they lived happily ever after!