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A useful mantra
I exchanged a few messages the other day with my nephew around mental health. He directed me to a podcast called On Purpose. I listened to an episode about mantras, short phrases to say that address things that might be going on. One of the mantras went as follows, I release the past, I release…
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A question of balance
The default mode of my mind appears to be one of self criticism. I appear to be slow to give myself credit for some of the positive things that I have done. Yesterday, along with five friends we had a lovely Sunday afternoon music and chat session in The Great Institution. I was responsible for…
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Sport and politics
Nelson Mandela was celebrated for attending the 1995 rugby World Cup final in a Springbok jersey. It was seen as a political master stroke to unite the country. Sport and politics have always been linked even if it is impossible to know where to draw the line. The controversy over the Ireland and Israel matches…
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The Israel matches
Ireland are scheduled to play Israel twice in the coming week. Most Irish people would prefer if these games did not go ahead. My own opinion is that the players should take the field and do little else. Allow Israel to score freely. In that way, the players fulfil their obligations and also make the…
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Wonderful Wexford
We hit the sunny Southeast yesterday afternoon. My good friend Helen brought us to Whites Hotel for some lovely food and a drink. After checking in to our fabulous accommodation, we moved along to our chosen pub for the evening. Overcoming a slight hiccup we settled into the back of McGee’s pub and we rocked…
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War is over
I met with my two brothers today. We visited our parents grave. We were careful to avoid talking about issues of possible disagreement. It went as well as it possibly could have done. The war would appear to be over.
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My local Spar shop
For many years, I regarded my local Spae shop as something of a constant. Foolishly, I fell into the idea that the layout would never change. Silly me. I met the owner today and I told him that he needed to put more ladders into the place. I don’t think that he believed me.
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Guilt free alcohol
By times when I order a bottle of alcohol in my local Spar shop some remarks are made by the person serving me. Today I ordered a large bottle of Jameson whiskey along with some Lemsips. No remarks were made to me. I am looking forward to my next cold.
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The elusive present
In order to understand the mind it would appear that one must observe it. If you do get around to noticing what goes on upstairs then it quickly becomes apparent that a lot of regret and worry occur. The past and the future. To have a chance of getting the best version of ourselves it…
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Jimmy C
I first met Jimmy C at the top of Grafton Street a few years ago. He was busking and playing one of my favourite songs, Forever autumn. Subsequently, whenever I came across him he would play a tune for me. I invited him to the gig in The Great Institution. He came along and made…
