Monthly Archives: November 2017

Started Mid-Morning, Took My Camera

Many moons ago I left you contemplating Oscar Wilde (‘the queer with the leer’) lounging around his rock in his smoking jacket.  The man was a lush but he gave the world such pithy observations as: ‘I can resist everything … Continue reading

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The Bus Strike, The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Final And The Mayo Curse

Here, in no particular order, is a list of things I love about Ireland: Marks & Spencers foodhall.  Happy place of happy places. Call centres.  Can you imagine living in a world where, when you have to phone customer support, … Continue reading

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