This week I have learned: in the past two weeks I've had 8 days at events of one sort or another. It's been great, but I'm exhausted from being sociable, travelling, and a few disturbed nights of sleep in hotel rooms in various locations. Note to self: don't schedule another fortnight like this if you … Continue reading Weeknote 699: Week 2
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This week I have learned: how nice it is to catch up with my podcast co-founder, Chris. We spent some great time together at the Richmond Events CDO Forum on Monday and Tuesday, and ran a podcasting workshop for delegates on Tuesday too. If you are looking for shits and giggles, rock up to a … Continue reading Weeknote 698: Eventing
This week I have learned: I always find this time of year a little maudlin. The kids are back at school, the summer is over, the leaves are turning, and before we know it, we'll be into the birthday/Christmas season that dominates the Ballantine-Pescatore household for 8 weeks, and then another trip around the sun … Continue reading Weeknote 696 – reality returns
This week I have learned: August is a funny month. You can pretty much guarantee that anything that people say will need to happen in the month will not unless it does. This makes contingency planning tricky. Japan was an incredible experience. As a tiny vignette of the cultural differences, in Japanese cities there are … Continue reading Weeknote 695: back to it
The week in photos... Next week: back to reality
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This week, I have learned: Some potential health challenges ahead for the older members of the clan. I'm continuing to work through how confronting mortality is increasingly a part of daily life as you age. Reaching the first milestone of a clear content plan for the book project is satisfying. Undoubtedly, though, some actual writing … Continue reading Weeknote 691: scans
This week I have learned: the terrible news of the passing of my former colleague Kris, who took his own life last month. We weren't close, but kept in touch with one another through the socials. News that came out of the blue. that my friend John is to be on Gardeners' World this week. … Continue reading Weeknote 690 – shocked
This week I have learned: I work with incredibly level-headed folk who take stuff in their stride. This is such a nice place to be as a result. It was good to get the team together for a day, working in the same room, having lunch together and going for a meal at the end … Continue reading Weeknote 689 – uncertainty
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