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
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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
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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
This week I have learned: the power of spending some time doodling. I had a delightful couple of hours at Natalia's Doodleledo event, held at Global Street Art's quite remarkable offices in the City. A lovely time doing some of her doodle games, ending up with a mass storytelling. Wonderful fun. watching organisations from the … Continue reading Weeknote 688: drawn
This week I have learned: Pairing is a wonderful thing. Not just for coding. Spending time reflecting on one's feelings feels very self-indulgent, but it's an interesting exercise. I struggle with days when meetings get cancelled. I spent an enlightening few hours on Wednesday evening listening to David Baddiel talking about religion, atheism and dysfunctional … Continue reading Weeknote 687: nudged
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