PACKING

I pack the suitcase for practice. I zip up the side zipper. And then I pick it up. Hmmm, not too bad. Could I run for a train with this on my shoulder? Sure. Now I get cocky. Can I travel with even less? Out goes the extra just-in-case pair of shoes. With a vow to hand wash nightly, I toss out the extra underwear. I call the hotel to see if they provide bathrobes. Yes, they do. Out goes the bathrobe. Can I part with my slippers? If I want to take the new red dress sandals I must. Good bye slippers. Something still doesn’t seem right. I re-read the article about packing. It suggests choosing just one or two colors for wardrobe. I am staring at a suitcase with three colors. I eliminate one of the colors. And then I remember my Aunt Mary’s European packing advice circa 1974. ‘Take just two colors. But not red and blue. You will look dumpy and everyone will know you are an American’. She would surely approve of my black and white wardrobe. I am comforted by the simplicity of my choice. They aren’t colors at all. They are as plain as a blank page. A good way to begin a trip.

Comments

[Culinary Muse]

Hi Shamy, Thanks for your comment. Here is a link to The Greenbrier's Food writer's symposium: http://www.greenbrier.com/site/foodwriters.aspx
That will give you more info. I don't know of any symposiums that are open to bloggers but there certainly should be. I will ask around while I am there and get back to you via a post on this site. Best, Karletta

[Shamy]

Interesting blog! I read your posts quite regularly.
The Food Writer’s Symposium sounds absolutely exciting! Are food bloggers allowed to attend it or is it open to only professional/freelance food writers for mags and newspapers?
Are there any symposiums for food bloggers that you know of or have attended?