Archive for the ‘Work’ Category

The Return to Innocence

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

It’s been an ever so slightly busy week!! A day of interviews in each of London, Manchester and Birmingham, followed eventually by a well deserved day of rest. I could not describe myself as mentally or physically tired per se, but constant travelling and ‘getting yourself up’ for interviews takes its ...

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Word … The Ultimate Four Letter Word

Monday, July 12th, 2010

As a former student of English Literature and graduate of Media and Cultural Studies, I have long been fascinated by language, most importantly in its key component, words, and their meaning. It may well be true that a picture is worth a thousand words, and I firmly believe that actions speak ...

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A Hard Day’s Week

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Originally published here on Thursday 7 January I feel oddly awake having completed my first full day back at work since Dani's passing. It has helped being back, even on reduced hours in recent weeks, if only for giving me a remote sign of a sleeping pattern. It has been one of ...

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Ideas on an e-card please …

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Down at the Reed Business School for the start of the Management Academy. Great course, excellent facilities ... but might someone suggest how we might get home this week please?

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A Day to Watch …

Monday, January 4th, 2010

I have always found this first Monday of January to be amongst the most curious of the calendar. Especially for those who walk in and around the UK's cities. Gone are the smiles, fear, and the hurried and rather fractious looks of December, to be replaced by somewhat weary, resigned and, ...

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The Nutshell, 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

I was chatting with my old boss Louise yesterday, she had endured a difficult year which has ended very happily. She, as many, would expect me to describe this year as the most horrible of my life. Believe it or not, it is simply not the case. Whilst losing Danielle will ...

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