The 2nd Most Respected Person in the World
So Roger Federer has been voted the 2nd Most Respected Person in the World. He has, almost single-handedly (like his backhand) given Switzerland the biggest PR boost of its history (then the UBS comes...
View ArticleSmoke On The Water
I set off for my run yesterday in heavy rain. I had no choice – I’m training for the 10K in Lausanne (30th October), but running in the rain is something I enjoy – maybe because I’m Scottish. It was...
View ArticleIn the Running
Yesterday, I woke up with a knot in my stomach. Race Day! I have run the Lausanne 10K several times before, but no matter. I still get nervous beforehand – like all good performers! This was it....
View ArticleSOUR GRAPES
The French, as we know, are famous for their grapes, but while the Olympics were on, they became famous for their gripes. The poor French dears have never got over the fact that the British snaffled...
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