Author: Terry Gorry

Leipzig-first impressions

My first impressions of Leipzig are that it is an extremely attractive, comfortable small city which is easy to walk around and is a safe place. The buildings and streets are tremendously well taken care of and attractive with virtually no shop units to let or vacant. It has a feeling of affluence with a… Continue reading Leipzig-first impressions

Speculating in a hotel bar in Berlin airport

I could not help speculating last night in the hotel bar at the Brandenburg airport in Berlin. There was a guy there who was having a beer and engaging in animated conversation, in English, with what I presume were work colleagues. He was talking about sales and how sales were going so far in June,… Continue reading Speculating in a hotel bar in Berlin airport

Replying to every email in my inbox-a rethink is necessary

I have always taken pride in replying to all emails sent to me.  Even if the reply was to advise that I was unable to help. I saw it as a basic professional courtesy. But I am beginning to rethink the situation. What if you have advised a person repeatedly what the process is, at… Continue reading Replying to every email in my inbox-a rethink is necessary

Reordering and prioritising my Pomodoro work sessions

I organise my working day in a regimented, structured fashion. It suits me and my personality. It also suits my profession. In the legal profession being able to manage yourself, your time, your files, calendar is an essential prerequisite. I use the Pomodoro technique to help me with my time allocation. This essentially means that… Continue reading Reordering and prioritising my Pomodoro work sessions

Guarding against trying to do too much on social media sites

It never ceases to amaze me. I am referring to the failure of small business owners, entrepreneurs, sole traders, sole practitioners, one man or woman bands to tap into the power of social media to grow their business. But it is easy to fall into a trap at the other end of the scale, too.… Continue reading Guarding against trying to do too much on social media sites

On being creative

I have never seen myself as ‘arty’ or ‘creative’. That was other people. Not me. But I have always had an urge to write. And I have always loved words, books, reading. In the last few years, as a consequence of my marketing work in building my solicitor’s practice, I have been engaged in activities… Continue reading On being creative

My simple, unceasing daily pleasure

One of the greatest pleasures I experience daily is the pleasure I gain from reading books, especially classic novels. I read plenty of other material, too, including non-fiction, news, reports of legal cases, etc. But the simplest, best value ongoing, unceasing pleasure is from listening to and reading novels, especially those considered to be ‘classics’.… Continue reading My simple, unceasing daily pleasure

The Michael Lynn trial outcome-why could jury not reach a verdict?

I was disappointed to hear that the jury in the Michael Lynn trial was unable to reach a decision in his theft case. The Judge had told the jury that he would accept a majority verdict of 10 to 2 but the jury foreman told the Judge that they were unable to reach a decision,… Continue reading The Michael Lynn trial outcome-why could jury not reach a verdict?