Things that Amazon can’t do – but Waterstones does…with bells on. I took an hour last week between meetings to do something I rarely do; I indulged in some retail therapy. It’s not that I don’t spend money but if I do hit the shops it’s usually because I’m on a mission to acquire a… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Matt Bendoris
How do you eat an elephant? Ask Matt Bendoris!
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Don’t panic. In the wake of the outcry about Cecil the lion I’m not advocating firing up the barbecue to polish off another of Africa’s ‘big five’; I’m merely quoting a phrase which is designed to help us get through seemingly insurmountable tasks. Break… Read more »
First childless holiday for 20 years – thank goodness for ‘holiday friends’!
After a fortnight’s holiday on a beach club in Turkey, it feels strangely disconcerting to be back at work and not watching the clock in case I miss a tennis lesson, sailing session or Pilates class. After two weeks indulging in an average of six hours of sport a day I returned home feeling strong… Read more »