We were among the first people in line for our flight from Milan Linate airport to Frankfurt (Lufthansa, connecting on to Delhi). As we checked in, a young Italian couple arrived at the counter beside us. I had previously noticed the woman, wearing a clingy, spaghetti-strapped top, and thought in passing, “I hope she’s not … Continue reading India Vlog 2005: July 26, Departure from Milan
Monday night we went to hear Randy Newman in Milan, on the last date of his European tour. I didn’t realize it was the last til I looked at his site just now – he certainly didn’t look any worse for the wear of 22 shows in 30 days. This was the Songbook tour, just Randy and … Continue reading Randy Newman in Milan
Going to Milan for the Expo? Check out these great tips on Where to Eat, Play and Stay and What You Need to Know. where to stay: SunRe8 Bed & Breakfast things to do in Milan more things to do in Milan places to eat in Milan Milan museums Italian dining FAQs book tickets for the Last … Continue reading Milano: Italy’s Under-Appreciated City
It’s a phenomenon familiar to people who have moved around a lot: when you’re about to leave a place, you are suddenly out of patience with it. Annoyances you’ve put up with for years loom large, and you count the days til you can get the hell out. This is a defense mechanism: by concentrating … Continue reading Changing Places – Moving from Milan to Lecco
Part 1: Malignant Managers Having worked for about a dozen organizations in my 40-year tech career, I’ve experienced a wide range of colleagues and bosses. Some were fantastic, and some still remain friends. Others… not so much.
