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02/05/2026

ACCOUNTABILITY …. Admitting when you are wrong!

This rabbit has decided to take up residency with us. Feeling sorry for him, I asked my neighbor lady what they eat. She said,”lettuce, carrots, nuts & things like that.” After throwing these items out for the rabbit to eat, they were only “investigated” and not eaten.

A trait of PROFESSIONALISM is accountability…that is, taking ownership of your mistakes and learn from them.

Ok, I’m wrong & what I have learned from this:

1. Do my own research
2. Remember if I feed the rabbit now, it will be here in the Spring eating my new plants.
3. As soon as the snow melts, I will need to clean up “a salad lying on my patio.” 😂

01/30/2026

Do you like to watch people? I do, and especially people at airports. Seeing different cultural dress, various styles and the flight crew uniforms is very entertaining. A couple of weeks ago while sitting in ORD (Chicago) waiting for my next flight, I was watching passengers and a very “eye-catching” flight crew came by. It was amazing to see the people around me watching them walk by dressed in their uniforms, but the way they carried themselves with confidence and poise was striking. Although I didn’t know what airline they were with, I wanted to follow them to see the plane. If the employees stand out, what is the plane like and how are the passengers treated?
Is this like your company? Do people want to do business with you and your staff?
First impressions are real.

PS: Pulling out from the gate, I did see the name of the airline. Not surprising! 

Do annoying dining habits drive you crazy when you're watching someone eat? Ever catch people red-handed (or should I sa...
01/10/2026

Do annoying dining habits drive you crazy when you're watching someone eat? Ever catch people red-handed (or should I say red-tongued?) licking their spoons, forks, and knives? Newsflash: just because the food is tasty doesn't mean you need to lick the last morsel off of it. Utensils have a singular purpose - to transport food to your mouth. Sure, using the wrong fork might earn you a few raised eyebrows, but talking with your mouth full, belching like a caveman, and utensil-licking are the real table-turning offenses. And let's not forget the clincher: there's no such thing as a tongue band-aid to save you from your bad habits.😂

May you enjoy the Holiday season with family and friends making memories that will last longer than your desserts. Whet...
12/24/2025

May you enjoy the Holiday season with family and friends making memories that will last longer than your desserts. Whether it is eaten with a fork or a spoon, it’s more important to “be in the moment” and enjoying those around you. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It’s World Kindness Day! Even if you only have a smile to give to someone, make it a big one!! 😂
11/13/2025

It’s World Kindness Day! Even if you only have a smile to give to someone, make it a big one!! 😂

Sometimes a picture is all you need to understand something. 🧐What a thrill to teach a room full of young ladies Dining ...
10/28/2025

Sometimes a picture is all you need to understand something. 🧐
What a thrill to teach a room full of young ladies Dining Etiquette 101. No matter how old you are, dining etiquette is a lifelong skill, and if you're not familiar with the basics - it's never too late to learn.
With the holidays approaching, don’t decline invitations because you are uncomfortable. Let me guide you with hands-on training and you'll become a confident dinner guest.

Website: www.elevatedgraces.com
Email: [email protected]

What a FUN time teaching Dining Etiquette! Delicious & beautifully presented food was prepared by Jan Vardaman owner o...
09/26/2025

What a FUN time teaching Dining Etiquette! Delicious & beautifully presented food was prepared by Jan Vardaman owner of Gratitude Catering. I offer this hands-on experience to help your self confidence when dining with others in business or social settings. NO more copying off of someone else because you don’t know what utensil to use & where to put your napkin. You will enjoy this NON-JUDGEMENTAL session learning what you were never taught and it’s not your fault. 🤣. Contact me to schedule your fun learning time.

WRAPPING PRESENTS … you found the right gift and now you are about to wrap it or do you throw it in a gift bag? There is...
09/15/2025

WRAPPING PRESENTS … you found the right gift and now you are about to wrap it or do you throw it in a gift bag? There is no right or wrong decision. It is the thoughtfulness that went into the gift and the presentation. But, what if an invitation says, “NO GIFTS, PLEASE?” What do you do?
When it is requested “no presents,” their wishes should be respected. Showing up with a present when asked not to would embarrass the host, the honoree, and other guest who didn’t bring one. If you want to give a special gift, do it at another time. 

This was a FANTASTIC event!
08/02/2025

This was a FANTASTIC event!

The first “Elevated Gratitude Dinner” was a great success! Jan Vardaman, owner of Gratitude Catering and I put together...
08/02/2025

The first “Elevated Gratitude Dinner” was a great success! Jan Vardaman, owner of Gratitude Catering and I put together an evening of delicious food and hands on training of dining etiquette. The menu was spectacular for giving instructions on how to properly dine for a more “polished look” and a CONFIDENCE builder so you KNOW what you are doing in a dining situation. Jan & his lovely wife, Jill, served each course and then gave the description of the beautifully plated item. We are offering this experience to you and your friends if you would like to enjoy a wonderful experience of being a “polished gem.” Email me: [email protected] and visit my Website: www.elevatedgraces.com.

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