OK, here goes:Three names you go by:Alex Papa DeeThree screennames you've used:Jakofal Allroad AlexR (Sorry - very boring)Three physical things you like about yourself:my eyes my legs my scarsThree physical things you don't like about yourself:my chubby tummy my hairy shoulders and … [Read more...]
A translation
May 20, 2005 By Leave a Comment
First let me say that I find translating quite difficult and it is rarely as straightforward as one may think. To do the job well, you need to have an in depth knowledge of the subject of the text which needs to be translated. Now, I am quite good at 'on-the-spot' translations, that is readinf … [Read more...]
An inventive punishment
May 17, 2005 By Leave a Comment
This is one for all those fathers out there who a having problems with teenage offspring. When your son or daughter gets all teenage stroppy, as happens from time to time, how about banning them from going to school? Original. However if my father had said 'Son. You are not going to school today as … [Read more...]
Star wars…in the park
May 16, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday, as you may remember, was still the weekend. For baby, other half and myself this often means a trip down to the park. The park in question is Parco Sempione and it is located right slap bang behind Milan's castle. As parks go its not too bad, a little on the small side and, now, rather … [Read more...]
Fluff is in the air
May 12, 2005 By Leave a Comment
It's that time of year again. This always seems to happen in around May here in Milan. The air is filled with small white pieces of fluff. There are billions of the things and they even have their own little get togethers. While I was down in the courtyard having a quick puff, I noticed a snow … [Read more...]
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