The Associate Assistant Senior Manager of Small Group Catering and Semi-Banquets
I'm weary of talking to six different people in hotels, with six confusing titles, repeating myself six times, as if they never talk to each other to support my meetings. So I'm now saying, "My requirement is one contact only,
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I wish you health, wisdom, and prosperity.
Want to Play A Little Game?
It's absolutely depressing to listen to people who bemoan what they can't do any more. They were athletes in school, but can run as fast and jump as high now. Their kids were home and being raised, and now they're
The Holiday Spirit
Generosity and charity can be two different things. Charity consists of "giving" something tangible, usually money. It's often writing a check, which is easy for many of us. Of course, "charity" can also be kindness and tolerance toward others, but
What Do You Mean, “What’s a ruler?”?
I'm closing in on four million air miles. I began counting from my first plane trip as an exchange student in 1963. Right into my professional career, I would open an atlas, use a ruler, calculate the inches and then
The Ministry of Tolerance
Dubai is proud of its tolerance for people of all religions (we also found this in Morocco). There is a Ministry of Tolerance here. Last evening, we took a car to attend Vigil Mass at St. Mary's church. We have attended
What’s Holy and What’s Not
I heard a priest yesterday who spoke of a fine cause for donations, helping children in terrible circumstances. But his 20-minute message was all about him: What he had done, how he had "saved" children, how his personal intervention was
Happy
One of my favorite restaurants now carries my favorite vodka for me (Jean Marc XO) which is uncommon, and now serves wines such as Isosceles and Jordan by the glass. They also serve a great prime rib on Saturday night. I
First, There Was Light….
We always take private tours. I'm a bit of an elitist, I guess, but I hate groups (whether scuba diving or walking on the Acropolis) and we even took a private safari in Africa. But the reason may surprise you:
Through the Door
We often crave for publicity and acknowledgment, but when that door finally opens we become tentative, afraid that we won't be "good enough." All you can do is your best. If you've done that, you've done well. Stop worrying about
