A lovely week and one where I’m beginning to think being a nerd sounds so attractive. Would be, if I were a nerd. In other news, those creepy mannequins have been giving me even more creepy moments and I’m feeling slightly nervous about my debut as the chair of a local charity. I’ve also been running on my own. Continue reading “Weekly update – being a nerd sounds so nice”
Author: doug
New York conversations – the attorneys
The latest recollection in my New York conversation was with an attorney; a lawyer. Actually there were two attorneys and two conversations. Here goes. Continue reading “New York conversations – the attorneys”
Weekly update – Q&A with myself
There is so much to say for my weekly update and potential for a long rambling post. So instead, I hope to keep it a little more concise with a Q&A for myself. Ready? Here goes. Continue reading “Weekly update – Q&A with myself”
Weekly update – longing for a slower pace
It seems to happen every year, normally around May, which is my favourite time of the year. Events conspire to make life seem such a rush, life dashes by so quickly and yet again I am longing for a slower pace. Continue reading “Weekly update – longing for a slower pace”
New York City conversations – Michelle the Uber driver
My next New York City conversation was with Michelle, the Uber driver. In fact she wasn’t in NYC but instead New Jersey. This is the thing about meeting strangers, you never quite know how a conversation will go. Continue reading “New York City conversations – Michelle the Uber driver”
New York City conversations – the Immigration Officer
Having got back from my little holiday in New York City, I thought I’d jot down a few of the fascinating conversations I had there. This first one is with an Immigration Officer, so you may understand I don’t have a photograph of her and her gun. Continue reading “New York City conversations – the Immigration Officer”
Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge run
The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge run was going to be one of the unforgettable highlights of my little holiday here in the United States. Here’s how it went. Continue reading “Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge run”