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Friday, 17 April 2015
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Adventures in Babysitting
... me. Babysitting myself.
6AM in my London aparthotel. I have a 6.30 call with an Australian client, and am prepping a proper breakfast to get me through the day.
This includes toast. I turn the timer down to 1.5 minutes and, well, toast my toast. Only I have an over-ambitious toaster. And next thing I know smoke is pouring out of the toaster. Once switched off, and as I frantically try to open the double glazed windows, the fire alarm welcomes me with a GOOOOOOOD MORNING.
I eventually get through to the emergency phone number, who direct me downstairs to the entrance where the control panel is. By this time people are congregating in the entrance. I follow the phone instructions and turn off the alarm and direct people back to their apartments, deciding to play it cool and pretend i didn't start the alarm at all: "There's no fire, right?" Luckily everybody seems too tired to question why I would turn off the alarm if I were not sure of the fact.
Drama over.
Almost.
6:23, I'm prepping my online meeting space, and there is a knock at the door.
Two firemen.
With all the grace and confidence I can muster, I say: "Oh my God. You're here."
I'm on a roll.
Good morning all!
6AM in my London aparthotel. I have a 6.30 call with an Australian client, and am prepping a proper breakfast to get me through the day.
This includes toast. I turn the timer down to 1.5 minutes and, well, toast my toast. Only I have an over-ambitious toaster. And next thing I know smoke is pouring out of the toaster. Once switched off, and as I frantically try to open the double glazed windows, the fire alarm welcomes me with a GOOOOOOOD MORNING.
I eventually get through to the emergency phone number, who direct me downstairs to the entrance where the control panel is. By this time people are congregating in the entrance. I follow the phone instructions and turn off the alarm and direct people back to their apartments, deciding to play it cool and pretend i didn't start the alarm at all: "There's no fire, right?" Luckily everybody seems too tired to question why I would turn off the alarm if I were not sure of the fact.
Drama over.
Almost.
6:23, I'm prepping my online meeting space, and there is a knock at the door.
Two firemen.
With all the grace and confidence I can muster, I say: "Oh my God. You're here."
I'm on a roll.
Good morning all!
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Happy, yes
But that does not equal proud.
I am happy to see my alma mater, Vassar College, recognised for its admission of low-income students.
Well done, you won a million dollars. Spend it wisely.
What would make me proud, would be to see the school be a real leader in innovation and change, and use a real economic model based on what people are able and willing to pay, providing a clear and demonstrable return on those funds, and not allowed to run rampant based on artificial input and support.
Be a rebel: Make college affordable.
I am happy to see my alma mater, Vassar College, recognised for its admission of low-income students.
Well done, you won a million dollars. Spend it wisely.
What would make me proud, would be to see the school be a real leader in innovation and change, and use a real economic model based on what people are able and willing to pay, providing a clear and demonstrable return on those funds, and not allowed to run rampant based on artificial input and support.
Be a rebel: Make college affordable.
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
Exodus, Leon Uris
My 5-star review overlooks some stylistic choices I personally do not enjoy - and the character of Kitty Fremont was often grating. Again: a subjective evaluation.
This book - even allowing for the author's "partito preso" - is important. A devastatingly informative read.
This book - even allowing for the author's "partito preso" - is important. A devastatingly informative read.
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Le Nozze di Figaro at #ATLOpera
The season concludes with a Mozart classic and masterpiece.
At interval we were commenting on the excellent stage direction, only to return to our seats and strike up a conversation with our neighbours who turned out to be Uncle and Aunt of Tara Faircloth: the stage director of the show.
Excellent comedic staging and display, with the high quality singing we always get at the Atlanta Opera, and it was another night of fun. The shortest three hours music can bring.
Susanna - Lauren Snouffer
Conte Almaviva - John Moore
Figaro - Craig Colclough
Contessa - Katie Van Kooten
Cherubino - Naomi O'Connell - stunning performance
At interval we were commenting on the excellent stage direction, only to return to our seats and strike up a conversation with our neighbours who turned out to be Uncle and Aunt of Tara Faircloth: the stage director of the show.
Excellent comedic staging and display, with the high quality singing we always get at the Atlanta Opera, and it was another night of fun. The shortest three hours music can bring.
Susanna - Lauren Snouffer
Conte Almaviva - John Moore
Figaro - Craig Colclough
Contessa - Katie Van Kooten
Cherubino - Naomi O'Connell - stunning performance
#Rosé #WineTasting chez @perrineswine introducing me to the wonders of #Calcu #instablog
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Monday, 6 April 2015
Beezy Beezy
Bocce, Rose wine tasting, Wine study group, 2 hair appointments, Beltline Boil festival, Opera, Easter Sunday Mass, lunch, COLOMBA!
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