notTED

April 5, 2012

TEDxChange. In an old East German powerplant. First TED event. Had higher expectations due to all the great TED speeches I've watched on the web. This turned out to be a fake TED - sponsored by Melinda Gates as a pulpit to get her message out. 

But afterwards an amazing dinner out at the Golden Cock.

Feeling celebratory. Good day at work today. Good can prevail.

Basket Case

Ready for action. Now with front basket for those farmers market purchases.

And yes there are now two hardened locks. One of which cost nearly as much as I paid for the bike.

Work is taking a back seat now to planning for Kate and John's arrival. So many options for the 6 days there are here.

Out back

April 3, 2012

View from the back balcony. Peeling. Unrestored. Fewer buildings like this remain.

Everyone is traveling this week. Slow day. Nice to catch up and be home before sundown.

Photostrips

April 2, 2012

Curbside photo booth in use. With digital photography ubiquitous, paper still holds appeal.

Seems a good insight for managing. Presenting something real feels more genuine than digital recognition.

Entryway

April 1, 2012

Anticipating the kids coming through the door less than a week from now. Day spent in preparation -- from activities to sleeping space.

Sundays have become the day of chores. Something to be said for having a day set aside to tackle the things. Feels better with a designated day of reckoning. Also something to be said for a lower overhead lifestyle.

Forgotten Friends

March 31, 2012

Why are there are thousands of abandoned bikes throughout Berlin? These two were abandoned in front of what has to be one of the most depressing soviet-era department stores in all of Germany. (Strauss)

Bike trouble and sudden sleet flurries made for an interesting day on the bike.

Friday

March 29. 2012

A well deserved weekend has arrived. Sending off a good friend, Adlon style.