I got my nice shiny new travel pass last week. It's one of those high tech credit card sized cards with a chip built in to it. Very flash. Trouble is it's not as convenient as the old paper model. With the old 'tree unfriendly' model I could waft on and off buses, trams and the … [Read more...]
The differences between girls and boys.
January 27, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Until I actually became a father, I sort of believed that boys and girls started off the same. What I mean is that I believed that girls were encouraged to play with toys aimed at their sex and boys, likewise, played with toys that were intended to turn them into, well, boys. You probably think I … [Read more...]
And finally…..
January 27, 2006 By Leave a Comment
...after a bout of pretty chilly weather, the snow finally arrived, covering Milan with a snug blanket of deep snow. 'Wonderful' is the only word to describe it, unless, of course, you need to travel any great distance. Luckily for me, my 'out and about' work for the week had all … [Read more...]
Long day
January 24, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Am again considering having myself cloned. Then while one of me was at work, the other could be at home doing other stuff. It's one of those busy periods when I find myself up to my ears in work. This is great from a financial point of view in that it may help cover some of those slack … [Read more...]
An ode to my favourite gadget
January 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
My pocket PC. It's great. Apart from being able to keep a record of what I'm getting up to, it can send emails, show me my photos, surf the net, read my beloved .pdf files, nag, er, remind me not to procrastinate, help me check the meanings of words, let me look at (small versions) just … [Read more...]
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