It's a source of real irritation to me that, no matter how much you spend in an Australian shop, no matter how high-end, the likely greeting by the shop assistant at the till will be "Just these today?". Once I was shopping for a whole new work wardrobe, assisted by a personal shopper. Even with … Continue reading a valued customer
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singapore weekend
Global cities are well defined in economic terms. They dominate the trade and commerce of their home countries and beyond; they have global decision-making capabilities, and they are centres of distinction and innovation in education, entertainment and technology. Global cities to me always had a more visceral definition: larger than life, they know they are … Continue reading singapore weekend
living simply
A recent blog post by my close friend Fiona has got me thinking. Could I live with just 100 belongings, not including shared items and necessities? I suppose it depends upon what you call a necessity. My Tiffany bud vase (and indeed my iPad) are not necessities, and yet I love them, not to mention … Continue reading living simply
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 