Reading time: < 1 min The childlike wonder is written on his face, the gentle corners of a smile and wide-eyed fascination. He watches the magic float and dance before him, cosseted and warm, whilst long slender tendrils tease at the folds of his scarf. His face upturned to the thin grey canvas feels vibrant, singing the easy lyrics of…
Reading time: < 1 min I like minimalism. When I see homily clutter I like it. I like rock music with big heavy guitars. When I hear quiet melodies over plucked strings, I’m entranced. I prefer curvy, buxom women. When I see a petite girl something stirs in me. I like order. I’m happiest in the midst of chaos. I…
Reading time: 2 mins I recently received an email which asked: Since my career seems to be following a path broadly similar to yours … I’d love to know what your experience was and any lessons learned. Specifically Mark, who sent the email, asked a few questions: How do you take over as manager for a group of technical…
Reading time: < 1 min A dog is truly a man’s best friend. If you don’t believe it, just try this experiment. Put your dog and your wife in the boot of the car for an hour. When you open the boot, which one is really happy to see you? (via my Mum – the woman who tried to answer…
Reading time: 2 mins I don’t talk much about our cat, largely because I don’t want to become one of THOSE people who do nothing but talk about their pet but in the year since he’s been with us, and I choose my words carefully for one does not ‘own’ a cat, he’s slowly and annoyingly wormed his way…
Reading time: 3 mins I recently received an email which asked: Since my career seems to be following a path broadly similar to yours … I’d love to know what your experience was and any lessons learned. Specifically Mark, who sent the email, asked a few questions: How do you take over as manager for a group of technical…