Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp

Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp: The Power of ONE : If you are anywhere near my age, then you are familiar with the words, "One is the lonliest number that you'll ever do.." from Three Dog Nig...

If you are anywhere near my age, then you are familiar with the words, "One is the lonliest number that you'll ever do.." from Three Dog Night. I have thought a lot about this over the years and this is certainly not always true. How many of us know people who enter into relationships that, ultimately, are harmful to them simply because they did not want to be alone? Tragic. Psychologists will tell you that if you do not love yourself first, you are incapable of truly loving anyone else.  Also...how many of you have heard people say, "Well...I am just one person so I can not m ake a difference anyway." Again WRONG!!! One candle lit in the darkness can light up an entire room. One person standing up for what they truly believe can change the world....it just takes one! Just ask Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, etc. I was reminded of this today by my young friend Katy Geertsen who has taught me many things over the years. She sent me this tod...

Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp: Change:Inevitable, Hard, and Ultimately Positive : The world lost a great man this week....I am of course speaking of Stephen Covey who taught all of us about change. One of the most powerful...

The world lost a great man this week....I am of course speaking of Stephen Covey who taught all of us about change. One of the most powerful lessons I have learned from him that I will never forget is that it takes 21 consecutive days to implement a change for it to become a habit. A habit that can totally change your life in a positive direction, such as a healthy eating regimen, an exercise routine, no more smoking....etc. In the business world, time management principles, daily goal setting, to do lists made at the end of each business day for the next...these are all positive habits for everyone seeking success to implement. Why is it that we are so reticent to change? We all know we need to be organized, need to be more productive in our work spaces, need to become more balanced with our home/work life. So WHY don't we JUST DO IT? Because that first step.....admitting to OURSELVES that we need to change is the hardest. We may agree with the media, even our friends that we ne...

Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp: Breaking Bread Together : If there is one thing I learned from the catering business.....it is that EVERYONE can bond over food shared! Now...some foods are liked by ...

If there is one thing I learned from the catering business.....it is that EVERYONE can bond over food shared! Now...some foods are liked by most, others by some....but nevertheless...it does bring people together and fellowship can begin. "Breaking bread with others is a way of sharing something intimate-sharing food leads to the sharing of words and the sharing of hearts." Lisa Cesarez, MSW This quote is important to you, no matter what business you are in....let me explain: 1. Try to do more networking over a meal or coffee and pastries. Something about taking in sustenance together builds a stronger connection. 2. At your next brainstorming session or team leaders meeting, serve refreshments. People are more willing to share if they are more relaxed and who knows what ideas may emerge. 3. Charity FundRaisers: be sure and have refreshments at all meetings of volunteers. After all, you are asking a lot of them...make sure they know how much you appreciate their effor...

Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp: Free by Choice : As I sit here reflecting on the upcoming celebration of America's Independence, of COURSE I am humbled by all those who came before us to gi...

As I sit here reflecting on the upcoming celebration of America's Independence, of COURSE I am humbled by all those who came before us to give us the freedoms we have today. There were those, who from the beginning, thought only of others when fighting for the rights that we take for granted today. Just take a stroll down the streets of Philadelphia or Boston or Charleston sometime....and if that does not fill you with awe and an incredible amount of gratitude...then you are not alive. Now we honor their memories and legacies and continue to fight for the rights of those who will come after us...our children and their children, by striving for freedom for ALL, not just the wealthy and privileged, but all human beings have the right to be free. Are their sacrifices involved? Yes, and there always will be. But we will continue to CHOOSE Freedom for all, no matter the cost, to honor those who made that choice for us! This means standing up for what you believe to be right in your ...