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 c...

Yesterday, we began the yearly process of cleaning out all the fall decor, clearing off the mantel, putting away all the everyday pictures, knickknacks, etc....to make room for the Christmas decorating which we will start on Friday. As I was doing this necessary chore, with Christmas music playing in the background, I was filled with excitement and anticipation for the 2012 Christmas season while remembering all the wonderful recent Thanksgiving memories of our family and friends gathering together again. Truly, 2012 has been a wonderful year for our family, as well as extended family! We have been very blessed in every way possible and look forward to ending this year with sharing our blessings with others! As I was sitting there formulating a plan for the substantial Christmas decor, it occurred to me how important the clean out phase was to the overall scheme of things. If the clean out were not done and the old put safely away, then there would be no room for the new pla...

Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp: YOU DO Make A Difference! : How many times have you thought I am only one person and what kind of difference can I make? Well...I want to give you some food for thought...

How many times have you thought I am only one person and what kind of difference can I make? Well...I want to give you some food for thought on that and hopefully you will realize that we ALL make a difference...we ALL have a part to play and that YOU may just be the difference in someone's life today! First of all....last week I had the privilege (yes the PRIVILEGE) of serving at Minnie's Food Pantry. This is one of my favorite things to do simply because of how it is run and what their mission is: yes to feed the hungry, but in a totally dignified and professional way that should be a model across the country! Minnie's operates just  a few hours a day, completely on donations, and this is why it works. "Guests" line up early (before opening) on benches out front. They are ushered in one at a time, registered (you can only come in so often), and given a shopping cart outfitted with a box of staples (that my group helps put together...canned veggies, soup, past...

Confessions of a Tired Caterer: Burned to a Crisp: Vision for Success : Today is a Monday...the beginning of the work week...a day of dread or excitement? I think Mondays are a bit exciting because they bring new...

Today is a Monday...the beginning of the work week...a day of dread or excitement? I think Mondays are a bit exciting because they bring new opportunities for growth. A new week to learn, expand, and grow in knowledge, contacts, experiences, etc. Who knows what is just around the next corner today as you start your work week? It may just be the referral you have been looking for...the interview you have been waiting for, the contact you need to bridge the gap between you and your dream referral! OR....it may offer many opportunities to serve and help others in ways you never thought possible. I daily ask to ALWAYS hear the cry of the needy and try to help in various ways. Speaking for myself, I feel the most complete when I have helped someone else achieve a goal, meet a need, or just feel better about themselves. Perhaps I can refer someone to them, connect them to someone who can offer them a job or some immediate help that is paramount to their situation. Now that I am retired...