Misty-eyed and maudlin
“It’s the closest you’ll ever get to reading your own obituary notices” That’s how someone once described all the messages you receive when the news is announced of your departure from a job, particularly if…
Events
Start spreading the news
It’s official. My redundancy has been announced in an email to all staff. The irony of today’s date is not lost on me. It’s Transfer Deadline Day in the Premier League and Championship. Mine is…
Hooray for hoops
I’m thinking again about activities which I’ve never tried. Morris dancing is still on the list but this time it’s croquet. The prompt is a croquet lawn laid out with hoops, balls and mallets after…
All the world’s a stage
One advantage of having more time on my hands is the opportunity to take leisurely walks around London. Have you noticed the positive words in that sentence? “Advantage” … “opportunity”. I’m pleased that I’m thinking…
Winds of change
“Woopah, oh yeah yeah” I’m on a walk through the Sussex countryside. It’s a lovely walk around the village of Horsted Keynes taking in a wonderful country church, fishing lakes and walking right alongside the…
Sweet sorrow
I’m on a day trip to London. I feel such a tourist. Even though I was born and brought up in London, I have the sense that I don’t have the right to be doing…
R U ready?
I receive an email from a former colleague. He was made redundant last year after 23 years at the same company. The email asks if I will endorse his work and provide a reference which…