Category Archives: Life

Lemmy!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Raoul

It was my birthday yesterday; Kim threw me a lovely party on the roof which was very touching and appreciated.  I’m not very good at letting myself be at the center of attention like that, but it was small group … Continue reading →

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Hot and cold

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Raoul

OK it’s weather rather than climate – but as we are in record-breaking heat in NYC, it’s record cold in Alice Springs. But Michael Mann used the word “trick” in a private email that was stolen and published, so clearly … Continue reading →

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Take a moment to reflect on luckiness

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Raoul

I just picked up 5 rolls of film I had developed and printed at my favourite lab (Yeah, I know, I’m old school).  In that collection were some pics from Buenos Aires last year (great buildings in San Telmo), wonderful … Continue reading →

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I have a new work blog

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Raoul

Just in case anyone is interested, I started a new blog on Enterprise Architecture, Content management and Technology.  There’s a link over on the right, or just click here. Recently I’ve just been bitching about AT&T and Apple, but that will … Continue reading →

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Friday Sesame Street YouTube mashups

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Raoul

Elmo auditions for Casino with Robert deNiro (language NSFW) Grover sings a Sufi film theme from the 1970s (trippy) Cookie Monster sings along with Rammstein (Das Krümelmonster is an even better name! – er sagt “Nein!”) Bert and Ernie become brutal … Continue reading →

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It’s been a while

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Raoul

Apologies for not updating in a while.  New job, new laptop, lots of things going on.  I was in Steamboat springs skiing for a week in early April (fantastic – will definitely be back there next year), then down in … Continue reading →

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This year I will….

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Raoul

Run at least two half marathons and continue to train for the NYC Marathon Get a new job Have a photographic exhibition Visit at least one new country Be debt-free (apart from mortgage) Anything else I should add to this list?

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Snowpocalypse!

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Raoul

Greetings from the Aloft hotel in Ashburn, VA where I’m watching over 24″ (60cm) of snow fall and now blow all over the place.  It’s fun to be part of snowmageddon or sn_omg, but I’d much rather be home than … Continue reading →

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Rainy and Windy

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Raoul

We have English winter weather today in NYC – pouring rain, winds gusting to 40 mph.  Reminds me of so many days and nights in the north of England and also feels like Wellington too.  I get a really clear … Continue reading →

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Airport Food? Just carry Clif bars

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Raoul

It’s hardly original to criticize airline and airport food, but why not add to the voluminous literature on the subject? Well, airline food has pretty much disappeared so that rules out that area.  Except for international flights – but it’s … Continue reading →

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