Friday, September 12, 2008

Almost Famous!

I was asked if I ever had a brush with greatness? I have been fortunate to meet several well known people over the years. Some of my experiences have been more interesting than others. My father-in-law is very well known and respected in the world of business. He has been very active in a business award evening called the IDEA awards. "IDEA" stands for International Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards. Through this evening I have met several business leaders including Richard Branson (Virgin Records/Airlines) and Martha Stewart to name a couple. Richard Branson is a very flirtatious, friendly, fun loving, quick witted man. We were at a very formal dinner but after he took all the students from U of M Asper business school who attended to a bar and partied with them. He of course picked up the bill!

Every year our family has a photo taken with the recipient of the IDEA award. This is not my favorite moment because I would much rather be behind the camera then in front of it. When it was time for us to gather together around Martha Stewart, I was off taking to someone and my husband pulled me into the shot at the last minute. So here we have a wonderful family picture with Martha and my head floating above everyone else from behind. Not very attractive and actually quite pathetic!!

No comments: