CD That's Me

This question immediately convinces me that I need five pairs of shoes, three "just in case" outfits, two layering pieces even though it looks hotter than hot, and enough skincare products to open a tiny Sephora.

My husband constantly telling me that I am rid...

A couple of weeks ago someone read one of my blog posts and asked, "Did AI write that?" I see this topic a lot lately and its frustrating. We are told to be more effective and utilize better time management skills - so in other words use AI. And then we are criticiczed for using it too much and are called out for using it even if we have not.

AI is becoming a very hot topic. The dangers, the indicators, the "cheating". Mention you used it and someone immediately says, "I can always tell." But can they though? How can you tell - that extra long hypen or those overused SAT words. So when I was asked, I'll admit it. . . I laughed a little. And the answer is yes and absolutely not.

Maybe sometime...

I am going to make my famous ice box cake again for your special day. And then I am going to sit back and watch the craziness that is about to take over the Back Bay. I am very lucky to have one of the best seats in the house for the 4th of July weekend festivities. I live on the Charles River in Boston, where preparations are underway for one of the biggest celebrations our nation has ever produced: America's 250th birthday.

For event producers, it's hard not to see this milestone through the lens of our profession. While most people see fireworks, tall ships, concerts, ceremonies, crowds and partying, we see timelines, permitting, contingency plans, endless meetings, production schedules, ...

There is something about the arrival of June that always feels like a reset. The pace slows, the days get longer, and for the first time in what feels like forever, the calendar isn't dictating my every moment.

For me, this summer begins with a needed break from events. After a busy stretch, I have a few months without anything on the schedule. While I love the energy, excitement, and connections that come with event season, I'm embracing this pause. It's an opportunity to relax, regroup, and recharge before the fall madness arrives. Come September, it feels like there will be an event nearly every week, so I'm determined to make the most of this lazy season.

We've been on the South Fork for ...