First thing this morning : “I’m so happy with have a different cat, one who is more independent”, said K
This afternoon : “I had to catch him he was at the end of the road”, K returning with a struggling Eric.
It’s confinement for another week …
Outside the sky is clear, the temperature is below freezing and the night is silent but inside at The Woolpack it’s warm, the food and wine are great and we have the Snipe Room to look forward to for night sleeping in the country.
“We tell staff they are dispensable, replaceable… then expect them to do and be their best.” Seth Godin via Twitter
That’s been the challenge today …
On this World Book Day I’m trying to make a commitment.
Not one of those book-a-week commitments but a book-a-month one that will, hopefuly, mean the pile of unread books by the bed finally make it onto a shelf.
So, to start Haunted London Underground by David Brandon
BBC News – China raises profile of Dalai Lama rival ‘Panchen Lama’
China has appointed its choice of Panchen Lama, traditionally the second most important man in Tibetan Buddhism, to a top legislative advisory body.
Reported by state media, it raises the profile of China’s rival to Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, whom China considers a dangerous separatist.
The Chinese government chose Gyaincain Norbu to be the Panchen Lama in 1995.
But he is not widely accepted by Tibetan Buddhists as the true reincarnation of the Panchen Lama.
The Tibetan boy selected by the Dalai Lama in the same year, Gendun Choekyi Nyima, disappeared soon afterwards – he and his family have not been seen since.
Learn more here
Throw in a wonderful meal at Brasserie Blanc and that’s the perfect way to enjoy a birthday …
“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” ~Woody Allen
That’s probably why I went into the office for a meeting where no one appeared….
“Look up”, said K
And there he was on the wardrobe – rather dusty.
Amazing where a cat will get …
I’m still trying to get the whole David Allen thing sorted and incorporated into my work and home life.
In an ideal world you’re supposed to have the time in a Friday afternoon to sit down, look at what you have in the “system” and decide what the priorities are.
Today I was just happy to get the email down and enjoy a cup of lapsang souchong in the sun.
