Monthly Archives: May 2008

Lakers vs. Celtics

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Al Martine

During my childhood, late May and early June were dedicated to watching Larry Bird and Magic Johnson play basketball.  Or, at least that’s how it seems today.  I don’t remember a great deal of childhood.  Leveling and some wilful amnesia … Continue reading →

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Final Week at Home or Lipstick on a pork chop

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Al Martine

I’m currently searching for flights to a small mid-western city, where I’ll spend most of my summer.  It’s a nice little town so my transition from big city London to small town America will be complete.  At least for the … Continue reading →

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Cinco Años

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Al Martine

Toss in your bets folks, the Martines have hit five years today. We’re currently enjoying margaritas at a river side bar after enjoying a nice day in the city. Yesterday was fun. After arriving, we decided to see the Alamo … Continue reading →

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Notes on, you know, stuff

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Al Martine

I just got back from Phoenix, Arizona where I participated in my company’s first ‘All-Hands’ meeting.  For those of you not ‘down’ with US business lingo, this is a meeting where everyone in the company (or a high percentage) travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Family, MBA, Politics | 1 Comment