IMV that's not true. There are many different types of social skills: for instance, people who freeze when addressing a room full of strangers, but are very good at getting deals one-to-one. Or … (View Post)

In other news, I've just booked my first triathlon of the year. A sprint race, pool-based, on Easter Sunday! It should be a nice and easy start to the season. My next race will probably be my fi… (View Post)

This is one reason Russia wanted a ceasefire to include the Black Sea area: "Ukraine is under a heavy russian missile attack launched from the Black Sea, with their planes reportedly heading to … (View Post)

I'm far from sure that's the case. The Chinese authorities like to *appear* competent, but the signs bubbling up from under the surface are from that. They just try to hide their incompeten… (View Post)

Our bird box has attracted interest for the first time in two years: This makes me very happy. :) (View Post)