Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp

Well....here we are at Mother's Day week again. Otherwise known as one of the three top holidays of the year. 1. Christmas 2. Valentine's Day (my birthday) 3. Mother's Day are how I rank them. The reason that I chose to write about Mother's Day is twofold: Yes, I am so very fortunate to have a son who loves me and who has my heart, for sure! But, I also MISS MY MOM terribly on this weekend particularly....how about YOU? I was just in a meeting this morning and had one yesterday as well where the person was complaining about their Mother being such a pain....I just put my head down. I hope and PRAY that I did not say that many times...although I probably did. I feel convicted of that heinous sin EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear this. PLEASE know that I would trade soooo much for ONE more day with my MOM! Charlean taught me so much....my love of cooking CERTAINLY comes from her...my love of entertaining comes from her, my devotion to family comes from her, my love of making h

Hello again! It has been awhile, right? 5 years to be exact. WHEW! A lot has happened.... but what you need to know is that I am HAPPY and probably HAPPIER than I have ever been, at least as far as I can remember.... You see, I am HAPPY because of many reasons, not the least of which is because I am quite comfortable in my own skin. Yes, I am older and yes, I am considered a Senior now. WOW! Who ever thinks about what that will feel like? Actually, for the most part, I feel the same. I am a little slower now, although my life is very busy and I make people tired just reading my Facebook posts of all the events I attend. But, I notice I tire more easily, and crave more down time than before. I actually look forward to those days when I personally have nothing in addition to my work plans. Speaking of my work, I will update you on my current passion....I am the Director of Community Services for a law firm, Haiman Hogue, PLLC.  That title means that I plan EVENTS! Wow....I have come