Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Cool gift bags (Rousse)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I shared out my collection of gift bags amongst my surprised colleagues. First of all they found it astonishing that students gave me presents. They also thought it very odd that I kept the wrappings in the fridge in my … Continue reading →

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Staff fired over spilt coffee (Rousse)

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Our maid Norah split TPR’s mug of coffee all over our white bed linen. She didn’t flinch. “Don’t you realise that you could have scalded me?” I shouted from under the covers. From the look on her face, it appeared … Continue reading →

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Abba dancing disappointment (Rousse)

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Dreamaticus

The dancing started accidentally. I just lifted the needle on to the track of the LP that happened to be on the turntable and everyone took to the floor. I thought it would all be over in three minutes, but … Continue reading →

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Panel deals drugs at University interview (Rousse)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I had been primed to ask the interview candidate about three publications that he used when teaching the Information Delivery module. One of these was co-authored by me, with the candidate himself. This was just one of the strange things … Continue reading →

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Glenn Close, knowledge management, and an over-committed academic (Rousse)

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Dreamaticus

“Glenn Close, of course” started the speaker. I was relieved that the programme was underway, even though I had no idea what Glenn Close had to do with knowledge management. “Have you any idea what time it is?” my sister … Continue reading →

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A generous death (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was calculating how much work to pack. The train journey to Aberdeen took three hours, and the return trip the same. If we sat together, I would probably spend much of the time chatting with CI and ET. However, … Continue reading →

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An unacceptable iPhone alternative (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Fed up with enduring my moans about the inadequacies of iPhone 3, ET popped out and bought me a replacement. It was small, sleek and slim, and cost only £28. However, it was not an iPhone, and I could not … Continue reading →

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St Andrews discovery “as historically important as the Stone of Scone” (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Following extensive research, CI and I discovered in St Andrews a lump of stone that was as important to Scottish history as the Stone of Scone.

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Husband is master of disguise (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was finding it hard work entertaining our dinner guests when TPR kept disappearing from the table for long periods of time. He would have enjoyed the company of my school friend MG, if only they had been there simultaneously. … Continue reading →

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Go go girls, boyfriends, puppets, and Hootsuite (Rousse)

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Dreamaticus

After a full day at a conference I was now expected to chair a doctoral colloquium, but I was so tired I could barely keep my eyes open – and I really needed to do so because: I had to … Continue reading →

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