My first surprise of the day was the crowds. When my daughter and I were invited to a Gem and Jewelry show, I envisioned a small setup you could walk through in less than an hour. I should have paid more attention. It was held in the main part of the Houston Convention Center, and apparently we were late to the game for this phenomenon. If you've ever attended any large trade show at a major city's convention center, you will have some sense of what appeared before us as we walked through the ... Read More » about When was the last time you were surprised?


