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March 27th 1970 – Our Kid
“We are of the earthTo her we do returnThe future is inside usIt’s not somewhere elseIt’s not somewhere elseIt’s not… read more March 27th 1970 – Our Kid
Most Peculiar, Mama
“Fairytales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairytales tell children that dragons can… read more Most Peculiar, Mama
Let Me In
“Yeah, all those stars drip down like butterPromises are sweetWe hold out our pans, lift our hands to catch themWe… read more Let Me In
(Yeah But) You’re You
Everything is connected. To each other, to everything they see, across time, we connect the dots. Maybe we are the… read more (Yeah But) You’re You
Race For The Prize
“Theirs is to winIf it kills themThey’re just humansWith wives and children”(The Flaming Lips ) Odd thoughts and feelings this… read more Race For The Prize
Right Man, Wrong Place, or….
Some days I’m it. I’m all that. I’m at one. And then I make the fatal mistake of getting out… read more Right Man, Wrong Place, or….
Time vs. Ballybay
“Do I dareDisturb the universe ?In a minute there is timeFor decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.” (… read more Time vs. Ballybay
Confusa Persona
Three weeks into my college course and my head is wrecked. Simple questions such as ‘Why are you wearing what… read more Confusa Persona
Don’t Be Afraid
You saw the advert, attended the open night, applied for the course, was granted a place, looked forward to it… read more Don’t Be Afraid
Croissant !
So, as I announced last week I was finished up as a coach to the Phoenix Athletic kids, this Tuesday… read more Croissant !
That’ll Do Pig
Almost made it to the end of the first ‘proper’ week of 2020 without exploding ! New ideas are taking… read more That’ll Do Pig
A Photograph Of You
I am in a very precarious situation at the moment that will last for another few days. I cannot afford… read more A Photograph Of You
Toast, Spaghetti, Paula and a wombat called Ezekiel
oast, Spaghetti, Paula and a wombat called Ezekiel (Wednesday Morning, 3AM) OK, let’s clear up two things first. It was… read more Toast, Spaghetti, Paula and a wombat called Ezekiel
Santa Does Not Do DIY
Last night Jake, Dad and I travelled to Belfast to tell a story, this story, at the wonderful Tenx9 event… read more Santa Does Not Do DIY
A Horserace and Two Funerals
Sorry for the late delivery of the blog, on Friday I had to dash to Dublin airport to meet my… read more A Horserace and Two Funerals
True, Mostly True, Mostly Mostly True
My Soul Mate’s cousin asked me to talk to her class of 7-8 year olds this week about our Drumlin… read more True, Mostly True, Mostly Mostly True
The B-Side of Life
Back in the olden times , when all you could afford was a single rather than an album, when you’d… read more The B-Side of Life
Some and More
Technically I’ve been working from home this week. Actually I’ve been eating everything in the kitchen and making overly elaborate… read more Some and More
Bits & Pieces of Everyday
Driving into town the other day and Grandmaster Flash’s Eighties classic “White Lines” came on the radio. Immediately I was… read more Bits & Pieces of Everyday
What Time Is It ?
Monday was odd…even for me. Elliott, our youngest, was attending a Physics week in Trinity College in that Dublin and… read more What Time Is It ?
Strange Days indeed
For the first time in ages I actually finished something. I am brilliant at starting things, and even better about… read more Strange Days indeed
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