On a recent business trip to London I had the chance to sample lots of ways of working and meeting. Not all of them great, but all interesting. I thought I’d share my experiences here. I’m tempted to mark them out of ten, but some of the people involved may read this and think I’m …
Category archives: Travel
Walentynki
That’s Valentine’s Day to you. I just fancied writing it. “Valentinky” has quite a nice ring to it too. Why Walentynki? I don’t really subscribe to the common concept of what Valentine’s Day is about in the UK. As a teenager, you just kind of sulk about it (though there are so many things to …
Fug
The wintry onslaught continues across Britain. Alison considers a writing career for the weather section of the Beeb…but wait! There are signs of an alternative weather front looming… Never mind fog (although many do, of course, particularly those driving). What we want at the weekend is fug. Fug is one of those words that suggests …
Passing the baton
Strange feeling, giving away work. Delightful too. I’d been anticipating for a little while being able to pass on a programme I’ve worked on – today I got to write that ‘introducing my new colleague’ email. In some ways, you kind of feel you could have written it any time. It’s a bit like the …
Auld acquaintance 2
Now that all the Christmas socialising has died down, nice to have a few extra people to see. Out to lunch today with someone who used to go to the same church in Edinburgh, plus her husband, and a few other joint acquaintances. How do you pick up when you’re not seen each other for …