I'm running a course at a company which supplies electronic payment machines, or POSs. The guy that manages the office is something of a polyglot and speaks English, French and Spanish, in addition to his native Italian. No, I'm not teaching him, he already knows more than enough to get by. … [Read more...]
I fancy a pint
June 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This evening I shall pop into the 4-4-2 pub, Via Procaccini, 61, Milan, for a quick drink sometime after 9:30. It's been a tough week, so I reckon I deserve one.See you there! … [Read more...]
Thank you Mr Prodi
June 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yes, I feel that I have to thank Mr Prodi and his cronies. Why? Because kind Mr Prodi appears to have passed a new law which has reduced the cost of prescription medicines for children. Our little one is permanently on antibiotics which cost around 2 Euros a bottle. Yes, I know this is not … [Read more...]
Can’t sleep in hot and humid Milan?
June 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Our little one fell out of bed the other evening with a thump, which scared us a little, I have to say.Luckily, apart from frightening himself, he was OK and soon went back to sleep after shedding a few tears. However, what got to me more than the fall, was the puddle of sweat I noticed on his … [Read more...]
Driving religion
June 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
That erstwhile Italian based religious group know as the Roman Catholic church very recently released a new version of the 10 commandments. Only this is not an updated and politically correct version of the orginal cast-in-stone job. No, this version of the 10 commandments is aimed at motorists. … [Read more...]
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