I have never watched a match of tennis. Last night was the first time. Amusing perhaps, that I chose one of the longest matches in history to get inducted. Nevertheless, my partner was keen to see the game and I thought why not? Let’s see what the fuss is all about....
“I waddled into my new classroom. My legs were shaking, and I was pretty much gasping for air. I pushed myself to the front of the room. The teacher asked me a few questions, but I just couldn’t answer them. I mean I could, but the answers were swirling around...
I’ve often mentioned my love of jigsaw puzzles. Last night my partner and I finished a 6000 piece jigsaw puzzle representing one of the greatest masterpieces of the seventeenth century, Las Meninas painted in 1656 by Don Diego de Silva Velazquez and now housed in the...
I’ve been working from home for years and I absolutely love it. I don’t have to spend loads of time togging up – I can’t tell you how much I love the days when I can be relaxed and comfy working in my PJ’s and Ugg boots. I have flexibility and freedom to manage...
As I see more and more of my clients asking their people to start working from home with the unfolding global events, I can’t help but ask myself how well equipped are we to transition so suddenly to a remote working environment? So much of the work we do at M.A.D....
For a cause that’s near and dear to my heart I must say this Friday please ‘Let’s get loud!’ for anyone with hearing loss and who could benefit from the programs at the Shepherd Foundation. My tiny nephew Andrew, whose now just 3 years old, was born with hearing...
Every now and then I run a little social experiment. When I’m walking down the street, I make a point to smile at everyone I walk past. Now, I don’t mean I get in anyone’s face or do anything particularly weird or unusual, just a casual smile and meeting of eyes as...
I’m one of six kids. In the pecking order, I’m number four. Technically I’m a middle child. Yet, not only am I sandwiched between four brothers, I even had to share the middle position with one of them! Growing up was chaotic to say the least and those who shouted...
