The deed is done, or as ol' Julius put it, "the die is cast". All things considered, it was not as big a deal as I was semi-expecting. Having given myself ample time to get fully reconciled to the idea, the actual execution of it seemed breezily matter-of-fact. I surprised even myself at the relative... Continue Reading →
42: The Inner Theatre of Introverts
It is common knowledge that introverts use an inner theatre of thought to formulate and refine ideas, while extroverts have a bias for expressing thoughts early and refining them through dialog and interaction. Introverts are under the constant compulsion to utter only well-rehearsed words. Every sentence should be an exquisite rendition of a finely sculpted thought. ... Continue Reading →
Lima Beans: aka Butter Beans
The last couple of weeks have been pretty decisive. I have engaged in some keen discussions and deep reflection on the pros and cons of changing habitat. Whichever way I see it, the arguments in favor of moving are overwhelmingly strong, both from a rational as well as an emotional perspective. I have settled into... Continue Reading →
Two Shadows: Executive Exchange
The Exec Exchange deal came to a head today. I was tail-gated by PB and CB all day as part of the shadowing program, and was reminded of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (the dummy version) which says something about the measuring process interfering with what is being measured. You cannot go through the motions pretending... Continue Reading →
Ornithology: Taming the Learning Impulse
My "Formation Ornitho" course started last Thursday, and has re-ignited my interest in birds. I used to love my excursions to the Umm Al Quwain mangroves back in 2002, where one was regaled by the sight of legions of coastal birds, like plovers, sandpipers, ospreys, gulls, and flamingoes. My self-study in ornithology was also coming along... Continue Reading →
Two Roads Diverged: A Frisson of Frost
Cycled to work today. It takes me about half-an-hour, but my favorite part is the final 10 minutes through open fields and farmland. Parts of the track wending through the grass are little more than a few inches wide, punctuated by puddles and bumps. In the summer, overgrown weeds along the edge of the track... Continue Reading →
Notes to Self 