I have to commence this post by stating that I am not a jazz aficionado, but when Orlando gets that excited about a gig, you know it is going to be worth it. Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Gambale assembled in Melbourne for the Return to Forever IV tour, and we were … Continue reading return to forever
this will only make sense to AIIMS-trained people – part 4
Dedicated to Julie Groome and all those who work with spontaneous volunteers... It hurts when there's nothing but a slow growing queue And your fear seems to say you won’t get them all trained All alone I have cried; “Get HR on our side!” We need more volunteers for the field….. Well I run the … Continue reading this will only make sense to AIIMS-trained people – part 4
do be do be do
Which of these two announcements will not have you bleeding from the ears? Now I have pointed this out to you, you will hear it all over the place. Option 1 Good morning ladies and gentlemen. We do welcome you on board this Anonymous Airlines flight to Brisbane. We do want to get away on time, so … Continue reading do be do be do
can I just grab…?
Standing in a queue for takeaway coffee, the person in front of me orders: "Can I just grab a large skinny flat white?". Dining with friends or colleagues, it is not unusual for at least one person to say "Can I grab the wagyu beef and a glass of shiraz?". This manner of ordering or requesting service rarely, … Continue reading can I just grab…?
Máiréad Doyle 