Monthly Archives: January 2010

Serendipity

Posted on 22 January 2010 by

Gosh, it’s been one of those days. Kolya’s nanny called early this morning to say she’d be late. Which would mean I’d be unable to make my 9 o’clock meeting. Except that someone else happily rearranged to switch meeting times … Continue reading →

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A letter of appreciation

Posted on 22 January 2010 by

This email bounced. So I’m hoping to invoke the powers of the fabled seven degrees of celebration, sorry – separation! – in order to get it to its intended recipient. Or just to spread the appreciation. Please could someone pass … Continue reading →

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Of cabbages and kings

Posted on 15 January 2010 by

The doorman at our fabulous hotel in Dubai didn’t blink. A couple of shopping bags with a few items of clothing (the inevitable spoils of an afternoon off on a work trip in the UAE) – and a cabbage. Going … Continue reading →

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The bodegas and the lights on upper Broadway

Posted on 11 January 2010 by

In the Cavendish parking lot, I bumped into an acquaintance. I met her and her husband on a dive holiday a few years ago. Beautiful, passionate people, rich in a million ways. He was reading The Power of Now and … Continue reading →

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A conversation

Posted on 7 January 2010 by

Kolya’s nanny returned back from her end-of-year holidays this week. Today she requested a Conversation. She was very afraid to tell me this. Had I noticed that she had lost some weight? she asked. I hadn’t. Yes, she lost weight. … Continue reading →

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