I was convinced the Easter Bunny had visited our Dallas Headquarters early this year when I walked into the lobby on Tuesday and saw rows and rows of pink, purple, green and yellow Easter baskets.  Of course I inquired (thinking wow, this would be a great story for the blog!).

As March draws to a close, I’d like to point out that it is Women’s History Month—perhaps a little-known fact for most people. The celebration actually began in 1978 as “Women’s History Week,” and was later expanded to an entire month by Congress in 1987.

No, it’s not a typo. On Monday, the SWA Communications department held a mini chili cook-off competition called Bring Your Chili to Work Day; and seven Communications Employees “BU- ROT – IT!” The smell of meat and spices hung heavy in the air to the dismay of a few people, and in several cubicles, a crock pot could be found plugged in under the desk. They meant business.

             The telephone was ringing as I arrived at my office early one morning.  On the line was Tonda Montague, Senior Director Communications Initiatives.  She got right to the point.  “Mike,

St. Paddy’s isn’t until March 17th, but Southwest’s Culture Committee (and Blog Team) are already conspiring to “Own the Holiday.” If you happen to be flying Southwest March 12th, be on the lookout for three very sprightly, very green, very enthusiastic leprechauns.