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The undeniable importance of changeable weather
So there I was, out for a wee stress free stroll on the southern stretch of The Park, overlooking Conyngham Road and the Liffey, when who should sidle up behind me only three fast walking, chatty women. I had no idea who they were. However the good ladies were talking about the subject which lies…
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It’s not me
In this episode of the podcast ‘This American Life’ there is a story about a man living in a Dublin apartment who is learning to play a musical instrument. It’s not me. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/this-american-life/id201671138
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The need to breathe
Just one thing’ is a BBC radio series which looks at a variety of things with a view to easing our daily travels. This episode looks at the importance of good breathing. It’s worth a listen. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/just-one-thing-with-michael-mosley/id1560369423
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Strengths and weaknesses
So there I was, having downed the first mug of Spars finest tea of the day, reacquainted myself with the six stringed friend and was reflecting on the recent episode in my humble existence which has come to be known as ‘The Revolut Saga’ (TRS). As I wove my way through TRS, various friends were…
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The rabbit hole gig
So there I was, staring at a series of recent transactions on my Revolut account that I did not recognise. On looking up the website for the company which was being named in these transactions I could not find any contact details for it nor was it clear to me what the company actually did.…
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The challenge with yourself
Tony Bellew is a former boxing world champion. He has a few interesting things to say. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/dont-tell-me-the-score-with-simon-mundie/id1564063336
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From Game On to Off The Ball
Before I launch into another one of my sporting warblings I need to offer an apology to the lady who is known as The Queen of Staines. I have known The Queen for many years and happily she is one of my devoted little fan club. However she is not a huge supporter of my…
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The Grateful List
So there I was, rummaging away in the past, doing a good number in the old self criticism gig, when it occurred to me that it was time for a change. A time to accentuate the positive and reduce the negative, and maybe someday eliminate it. The time had come to launch the entity known…
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Made of the right stuff
Jamie MacDonald is a Scottish comedian who also happens to be blind. My thanks to The Baldoyle Boy for making me aware of him. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000w6n3
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Sozzle in The Park
So there I was, down at the Coffee Shack kiosk in Ashtown Castle yesterday, fixing up for my americano and orange & plum slice when I happened to notice a small sign advertising Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It seems there is still a bit of life left yet in the old spherical objects. And…
