Getting Things Off My Chest: Why I Am Not A Party Popper

Recently I received three invitations to “pop-up” events.  All were taking place within a few days after the invitation arrived in my inbox. I explained to the senders that my schedule was booked and I wish I’d been given more notice. Two replied: “But these are pop-up events.” I don’t understand why pop-up events are so popular. There are countless pop-up restaurants, stores, parties and beauty bars being promoted from cities to resorts. The problem is you never seem to have enough notice to plan to attend them. Many of us have pretty full schedules.  Popping into a pop-up isn’t always feasible. I’m a

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