Completely lost my train of thought

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

Someone, I won't say who, asked if I had any unpublished stories kicking around.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...]

I fancy a pint

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...]

Setting up a school blog

I spoke to some of the admin staff at my son's school today about my idea for setting up a parent maintained blog which would contain announcements and other general information and act as an unofficial school web site.  One of the staff, a teacher I think, seemed to think it would be a good idea, … [Read more...]

Well, it was ‘ot.

It's not hot today.  Lashing down with rain it is.  Cue summer colds.  A mere 13 degrees centigrade.  Bit of a change from the 34 degrees of last week.  Still, at least I can almost sleep at night - if were not for my writhing, squirming and kicking little son, that is. … [Read more...]