It seems like forever since I've last posted a blog entry. The truth is where I have been for the last week is probably the last place on earth to get internet service. Or Nextel service!
I've been to Minneapolis, MN to market. Now Minneapolis has all the modern conveniences that I've grown accustom to and love. But I only spent 2 nights there and by the time I finally got back to my hotel room after 2 very, very long days of standing on my feet, going from show room to show room trying to pick out some new and exciting items to bring home to the shop, and fighting the bumper to bumper traffic, I was so worn out that all I could think about was the king sized bed in my room and a remote control for the television.
The other 5 days were spent on a much needed vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The scenery was gorgeous and the mosquitoes were out by the thousands. The weather was perfect and the leaves were changing. I love it up there but no Nextel or internet quite frankly drove me crazy. It really opened my eyes to see how much I've become "attached" to my modern day means of communication. By the number of emails and voice mails, it was clear to see that my friends and family are attached to these modern day means of communication also.
But I do have to say that I enjoyed my vacation immensely! I've found some really nice new lines to bring to the shop. I'm so excited to get them in, hopefully the will arrive before Labor Day weekend.
