For lunch

I went today to what they call here a Lunch Talk, which is precisely that: a talk during lunch. These talks have two differences with the Colloqiums: they are supposed to be more informal and shorter; and if you register on time, the deadline is usually two hours before, you get a lunchbox for free to eat right there. It is a way of promoting the talks. Not everybody does it, because it can be difficult to eat and pay attention to what is said, even if I don't think it is so if you have some place where to put the box. Sometimes, the lunchboxes are pretty good too. We are on a good streak, lately.

Today it was fun, because one of the faculty, who uses to bring his own food, came into the room when the talk had already started, carrying one of those electric grills where you can toast some bread or maybe cook some sausages. He put the grill on the table next to him, plugged it in and just waited until the small pastry he put inside was done.

I can't wait for the day that somebody brings a barbecue.