My other half has gone out to dinner with some of her work colleagues, to celebrate a birthday, so I'm at home on babysitting duty. Only, said baby collapsed on the sofa after a hard day at the nursery. Leaving me with no baby to sit for. A rare moments peace and quiet. Even our noisy … [Read more...]
Completely lost my train of thought
June 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Two calls have pushed me right off track and the thing I was working on is not progressing. Phooey! At least I've got the air cond going at the optimal temperature 26°C. At 27°C, I was still sweating. Boy it is hot here.Only one thing to do in these moments, get out. I've got to get … [Read more...]
An interesting request
June 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Someone, I won't say who, asked if I had any unpublished stories kicking around. This person wants to translate a story for a translation competition. I was flattered to have received such a request, I can tell you. And I'm going to try to write a story, if this person wants me to. If, that … [Read more...]
Solving World Water Shortage Problems with Air Conditioning!
June 24, 2007 By Leave a Comment
We recently had an air conditioning system put in to help us survive the heat which hits Milan in the summer months, and in a round about sort of way, this got me thinking about a solution, in part, to water shortage in the world. Then there is the bleak prospect of water wars.Now, I've … [Read more...]
Just back from the pub
June 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yep, I've just wandered in from 4 4 2, which has become my local.Many Englishmen like to have a local, including me. Only, I never really expected to find one in Milan. It has to be said that dear old Milan is not the most English place on the planet. Just as well really, seeing as I left the … [Read more...]
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