The Hyundai Elantra is a decent car, but nobody ever called it exciting. We stand in the Hertz office by New Haven train station, and Orlando looks longingly at pictures of other, sexier, cars. "I don't suppose you have anything available in your Adrenalin range?", he asks hopefully. We'd already tried and failed to book … Continue reading mystic pizza
the joys of time travel
There is something delicious about that last-minute seat upgrade, right at the departures gate. We’d started our long-distance journey with champagne in the Qantas first class lounge, courtesy of Orlando’s platinum frequent-flyer status. A dismal fifteen hours of cramped coach conditions looks less and less inviting with every sip. Then a flashing red light at … Continue reading the joys of time travel
Would you hire this not-for-profit worker?
People were incredibly supportive of me when I found my new job. I was inundated with calls and emails congratulating me and wishing me well. It was also interesting to see some reactions to the news that I was moving back into the private sector after more than ten years in the public and not-for-profit … Continue reading Would you hire this not-for-profit worker?
in praise of suburban shopping malls
"This place makes me sick." I turn to Connor, surprised at this vehemence. "Physically sick, I mean", he continues. "It's the fluorescent lights, I'm sure of it. They affect my eyes. I hate coming here." A teenager who hates shopping malls? Intriguing. I love them, always have. I inherited a love of shopping - or … Continue reading in praise of suburban shopping malls
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