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A Powerful Confessional Play about being Mormon & Gay

I was delighted to see the one man stage show”Confessions of a Mormon Boy” at the Teacher’s Club in Dublin on Saturday, as part of the LGBTQ theatre festival. I had read the book about 11 years ago, so this …

where spirits come to die!

What a gut wrenching year , this has been ! Long coming , but poorly planned or prepared for.

In my defence, how do you prepare for the physical decline and death of your main care giver, requiring a forced …

People after profit!

Today is an anniversary not worth celebrating, but it has been a year exactly since the introduction of lockdown measures here in Ireland.

What a year of fear, confusion, loss and yet the world continues to turn on its by …

Stumbling ahead tentatively

On this inauguration day of Joe Biden, I want to mark the occasion with a long overdue blog. A crystal ball would be absolutely priceless today!

Has Trump left his country broken beyond repair?

What will happen later on. Will …

U.S. election mayhem

Just as expected, this election has descended into a farcical mess.

I do agree with the Trump side though, that votes after election day should not be counted. This is an election with almost two years hype and surely no …

Still adjusting to chaos!

Here we are again, in the second week of our second lockdown.

Most of the other European countries seem to be in the same bad position, still battling this invisible contagion.

Life still attempts to struggle on, with faint echoes …

And on it goes!

Week 9 of lockdown:

I think I spoke way too soon last time!

My projected hope and optimism, was a bit too premature. This country and indeed the world, seem to be stuck in the quicksand created by this corona …

Lockdown for a long time!

Monday August 17th:

I now find myself retreating into an old habit of avoiding the news. Especially after last week’s grim news, of 200 new cases in Ireland, 81 of them being in Kildare.

Sometimes, I feel we are all …

Don’t mention the C word

Week 6 of lock down: 
Some people are getting restlss, but the majority of us are still staying busy, trying to avoid this virus, even though we are now entering the May long weekend.
The most heartbreaking outcome of this …

A locked down life ahead!

Week 9 of lockdown:

I think I spoke way too soon last time!

My projected hope and optimism, was a bit too premature. This country and indeed the world, seem to be stuck in the quicksand created by this corona …

Still here less fear though (of covid-19)

Thursday June 4th; lockdown has certainly been accommodated, by the recent good weather. Restrictions of movement do not seem so pressing, when there is a heatwave outside and the garden is in full bloom.

Unfortunately the weather has temporarily changed, …

Attempted normality in abnormal times!

June 15th: Queues from 3am, excited, expectant crowds who eagerly and unapologetically cast aside any accepted form of social distance. It was not the arrival of some celebrity or the promise of glorious freebies, which generated this buzz.

Instead it …

Still here, less fear though (of covid-19)

Thursday June 4th; lockdown has certainly been accommodated, by the recent good weather. Restrictions of movement do not seem so pressing, when there is a heatwave outside and the garden is in full bloom.

Unfortunately the weather has temporarily changed, …

Covid-19 anger rising!

Week 4 of lockdown: I’m now trying to strongly limit the amount of news reports I watch. Surely it cannot be good for your mental health, to over indulge in this toxic torrent of bad news which this pandemic …

Still kung flu dodging!

Week 3 of lockdown

The big news at the moment, is that Boris Johnson is in intensive care. To think that a few weeks ago he was largely dismissing this disease,

Positioning himself as a modern Winston Churchill during the …

When time is the enemy, thanks to Covid 19.

Week 2 of Lockdown

In these difficult times with no end in sight, it is more important than ever, to impose some sort of structure on your day.

A time for audio book listening, some exercise, Whatsapping and maybe a …

Living through lockdown – a new normality!

First week of lockdown: The second week and I like everyone else, am trying to come to terms with this new world. The new normality which it brings, which would have been inconceiveable three weeks ago, is a bitter pill …

The shoe is on the other foot now!

First week of lockdown:

What a time we’re living in! The Corona Virus has led to World War 3 restrictions, without a visible enemy in sight. What were once dismissed as over the top OCD behaviours, will now be …

Tired of Pollyanna Nationalists!

I have seen on the streets in Dublin this Christmas, collectors shaking their buckets with sanguuine efforts and aggressive vigour.

They almost try to elicit a kind of collective guilt “how could you not want to donate to our cause

Silence equals appeasement equals acquiescence!

I heard on the radio, about the deliberate vandalism of a Mosque in Galway. How the Muslim community there were left “terrified.”

This incident has prompted this blog, lest too much misdirected emotion or cattle calls of Islamophobia, begin to …

“Educated” (to a point) by Tara Westover: A personal Review

This riveting written treat, has engrossed me for the past few weeks.

It is a powerful evocative memoir, skillfully put together, with words that impress themselves on your mind and descriptions that haunt!

I cannot help being a little annoyed …

An open letter to the Irish “caregiving” industry.

Revised; An open letter to the Irish “caregiving” industry

To whom it concerns,

As a wheelchair user, who avails of the services of some of the “caregivers” that your facility trains, I have a number of issues to raise.

I …

When nice words just are not enough!

Recent events in my community have prompted me to write this blog. I know that people extract whatever meaning they want from a text, in order to suit their own agenda.

So, at the risk of sounding like an utterly …

Ciao Pope Francis!

Now that the pope is gone, I have to say that I did enjoy watching it over the weekend ( my agency let me down again, so I was housebound!)

From the get go I was quite saddened by his …

Pope Francis – The leader of the gang is coming!

I found myself in the very unusual position of defending the visit of Pope Francis next Sunday in Ireland at the market in Inchicore.

It was not going to be open next week, due to widespread road closures, that are …

Ireland finally wakes up to the abortion issue!

I’m delighted with the results on Saturday. The most important thing for me, is that no longer can groups like the Iona institute and Youth Defence pretend to talk for the majority of Irish people.

Their support is fading thankfully, …

Anti choice misuse of disability-Repeal the Eighth!

(Update Friday 9/03/18) Even though the following blog was done some time ago, a lot of my core ideas have not changed The tired old “pro-life” bandwagon will no doubt keep rolling out the same stifling rhetoric again. This is

Wake up Ireland to the dangers of Islam!

Reading “Nomad” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a powerful writer whose words are enriched and strengthened by having been born into the Muslim world.

This most primitive ideology, which has never experienced any kind of reformed thought, or the rigours of …

Al Porter – Thinking with the wrong head!

For me, the saddest part of this whole episode was that he was ‘exposed’ in the papers on the same day that a prominent RTE employee, was caught in a sting operation, after going to Leeds to meet the 13 …

Sad days for FA (Friedreich’s Ataxia)

I was very sad to see the ugly tentacles of the “charity” business in full squalid action again.

Regretfully, this time, the exposed activities are concerning the organisation for my own disorder ATAXIA IRELAND.

I very much want this not …

“Terrorists will never win”…..but mission accomplished in Manchester.

So shocked to learn about the slaughter in Manchester. It defies belief and its further evidence that any form of religion really is mental poison.

The slayer of these innocents, has been inspired by a horrible blood loving creed, which …

“Jamming with Jesus” and Irish Comic Relief!

Unfortunately, Paddy’s day was a complete wash out. I had tickets organised for Westmoreland street. I knew that I wasn’t going to be able to make the parade and Comic Relief on the same day, so I sacrificed the parade.…

Words DO matter-Clean up your sloppy English!

I was watching Pat Kenny Live last night, with one very interesting section on political correctness or whether it has gone too far.

Apparently the British medical association, no longer refers to someone as male or female, for fear of …

Calling out mandated bloodlust does not equal Islamophobia

Reading “Heretic” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali and her words are all the more powerful coming from someone born into the Islamic tradition.

Even though she is now an apostate and scripturally worthy of being sentenced to death in whatever manner …

Ticketmaster, U2 and Profiteering.

On Monday morning, I finally got through on the ticketmaster line to be told that all the tickets were gone.

I was told that the lines had been crazy and a number of the U2 tickets for their concert in …

Christmas and New Year……just more obstacles to get through!

My absolute best wishes for those with disabilities who are trapped with all that freezing snow in New York or anywhere else.

Worse still to be trapped by your disability and circumstances, with the inflicted ordeal, that comes from dealing …

Trump-The President with no clothes

As I was turning off the telly last night, it seemed assured that in the morning there would not be a President Trump. The news reports saying that there had been a record turnout of Latino voters and even a …

The support for Trump cannot be dismissed!

Third Presidential Debate:

The final debate between these two, has pushed me back definitely to the side of Hillary Clinton.

I think Trump has become a parody, entirely of his own making.

To be honest, I don’t know how anyone …

The ambiguous meaning of “Accessible” in Ireland.

Stupid me! I had always assumed that a door with the word “accessible” and a wheelchair symbol on it, carried more weight that it apparently does.

In reality, it seems to be first come first served!

Such matters are left …

Mother Teresa-the gutter loving “saint”

In the aftermath of all the pomp and ceremony that the Vatican can lavish on this little nun from Albania, I have started researching the merits of such grandiose devotion.

Even though countless millions flowed into her order, while she …

Cough up Apple Ireland!

(Update 05/10/17: How disgusting is it that the Irish government is being taken to the European court, for not collecting at least €13 billion in back taxes from a company that can so lavishly afford it. It defies belief!

Mamie Cadden-An abortionist in De Valera’ Ireland

Going through, my groaning bookshelves, full of unread books last night, I came across a book about a backstreet abortionist called Mamie Cadden.

To my surprise, this was a very Irish story, of what life was like for pregnant women …

The French lead the world again in saying “non” to Muslim absurdities

I’m so happy that the French have upheld their Burkini ban, but I’m somewhat stunned that so many civil liberty groups are opposing it.

Well, I suppose the only good thing is that they are getting some vitamin d into …

That Mrs Browns Boys is so popular, is the biggest joke of all!

How could Mrs Browns Boys be voted the best British (?) sitcom of the century? It absolutely beggars belief!

From time to time I watch it, to try and decipher just what it is, that so many of my family …

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If you want to put a paid advertisement on my site, please contact me at eric@notgoingquietly.com.

As you may have noticed, despite the fact that my site regularly makes it into the front page of Google results, it still remains …

My bad experience with Twinkledeals.com

(Update Monday 22/08/16: On Saturday morning, I got an email from PayPal saying that my money was going to be refunded. Two of the t-shirts I had ordered, had arrived and as expected one of them was certainly not the …

Gay subculture in Maynooth seminary-what a shocker!

As far as I’m concerned, the only real shock is that they were/are so blatant about using sites like Grindr for casual hookups.

Lets face it, they are not intending to meet other guys on that site, to discuss the …

Trump, “Under the Gun” and America’s impending IQ test

Original Post  2/8/16.

I’ve just finished watching “Under the Gun”, a powerful and revelatory look at the whole gun culture in the US.

Its hard to fathom how readily available guns are in that country, that you can buy a …

Suspicions about “Every Life Counts”

My mind is mixed about the new organisation “Every Life Counts”

I agree with the premise that no life should be written off, especially by the callous swish of a pen from so called “medical professionals”.

It is often too …

Addicted to “Return to Amish”

I don’t follow any series on TV, but I’m absolutely addicted to ‘Return to Amish’. Its now in its third series but I’ve been waiting for over two years to find out the next installment about Abe, Rebecca, Mary and …

Will the next Islamic killings be here in Ireland?

Like so many others I have been really appalled at the state of killings in France.

What threat could an 84 year old priest have caused, to the brain washed blood thirsty Islamists or their stoic beliefs?

To slit his …

Pope John Paul II aka Gods politician.

I’m reading an interesting book at the moment which I retrieved from a second hand shop and although a bit dated, its an intriguing and revealing read called ‘Gods Politician’ by David Willey.

I was/remain a fan of his in …

Where’s the reward for safe driving in Ireland?

I’m so annoyed with insurance rates. Despite having seven years no claims bonus, my insurance still nearly doubled this year.

I just don’t see the logic!

Let the boy racers and the people who have big crashes justly pay the …

Underwhelmed by Rihanna’ Anti tour at the Aviva in Dublin

I had been looking forward to this concert since last year when I got the tickets.

MCD promotions are very good with concerts goers with extra needs, so I was able to bring an assistant with me.

Perhaps I was …

Disability Wrongs & Rights

Yesterday, I had the unusually painful experience of having to bite my tongue, while listening to the story of how two people (who are currently sharing the same respite facility as myself) were asked to leave the living room of …

Anti choice misusers of disability-Repeal the 8th!

(Update Friday 9/03/18) Even though the following blog was done some time ago, a lot of the core ideas have not changed The tired old “pro-life” bandwagon will no doubt keep rolling out the same stifling rhetoric again. This is

Wheelchair parking spaces & the abuse of convenience.

I am always disgusted by the brazen actions of some people. I know the weather here is atrocious, but even this is no excuse for some people, who don’t want to risk getting there hair wet.

Its especially galling to …

HSE Confidential Recipient — Leigh Gath

I’ve never had any contact with Leigh Gath before. I only heard about her when I contacted Gary Lee, of the Centre for Independent Living.

I remember with a still very living anger, the horrible awkwardness of being left to …

Good riddance to 2015

I am  cautiously optimistic about 2016. Good riddance to 2015 and all that It brought, long hospital visits and many sleepless nights caused by the repeated failures of two “care” agencies.

The year ended for me In a drained and …

Got to organise the next Garth Brooks concerts better just give us another 20 years!

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(Thursday 5/11/15: This old blog has just been revised for SEO purposes, that’s all. I don’t have dementia just yet!)

(Tuesday 8/7/14:Well its happened. I am angry with all concerned, from the arrogant G.A.A, shortsighted Croke Park residents (you

Problematic Infected Syria

so trueI am more than surprised at the  incredibly short sighted response to the  Syrian exodus. Some posts that I saw  on Facebook really made me think of  why the rest of the Arab world is not  doing more to help. …

Misunderstanding F.A (easy to do when you don’t have it)

I had been recommended to see a clinical neuro-psychologist. After the appointment came through and with a lot of time and effort on my part, I made it up there for 9.15  am.

However by the time we got an …

A Nation once again: music to deaf ears?

Up in O’Connell street yesterday, I saw a small booth lurking near the GPO with a sign overhead ” One Ireland One Vote”.

When I asked them what it was about, they said their aim was to gather 100,000 votes …

Is the anti choice movement running out of steam in Ireland?

My own video clip:  My banner read “What sort of life do you believe in?”

Through happy coincidence, I was in the city centre on the fourth of July. Was it some coded meaning, that this national pro life rally …

The Easter farce continues.


In many ways I will never understand just why so many people, are so keen to continuously worship this most insignificant act.

I saw yesterday on the telly, how millions of Filipino’s were re enacting the way of the cross, …

The scaremongering begins in earnest about marriage equality in Ireland

(Update Monday 22/08/16: (I’ve just finished watching “The Queen Of Ireland”. I know it took me way too long, to get around to it. I was very impressed by Rory O’ Neill’s eloquence. Its been well over a year and …

Ode to Friedreich’s Ataxia——–An honest lyrical poem about this disorder.

What have you done to me,you cruel bitch?

Curled fingers,slurred speech, locked pelvis,

Decaying muscles that twitch.

 

Attempted normality,

a scraping descent to those who drool,

Down with the card playing discards of life,

But just when, was I ever 

Appeasement doesn’t work when it comes to Muslim extremists!

Surely what happened in Paris, should be a real warning (if it was needed) about the ramifications of triumphal religious (in this case Muslim) ideology, where criticism is silenced or eliminated by the bullet and  the murderer’ happy to die …

Who suffers most when HIQA approves places like Áras Attracta?

Like so’many others,I was appalled at the abuses carried out in Aras Attracta. I cringed when I saw the voiceless people with intellectual disablities, being abused and exploited by so called “paid professionals”.

I absolutely reject the nurse’ union attempted …

Surely, we can do better for the terminally ill in Irelaand?

I had mixed emotions when someone I casually knew, died in a nursing home, after at least a seven year struggle. I suppose the main emotion was an angered relief.

Relief at the fact that he is no longer suffering …

Rainbow Barcelona–Not your average tour company

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I was turning 40. I know its a milestone that is not nearly as significant as it once was, but for me it would definitely be a day of melancholic reflection or self critical introspection.

I had been seeing for …

A very disabled body-A joke without the humour

Yesterday, I went to see a one man play by a guy with Cerebral Palsy. Robert Softley’ evocative “If these spasms could speak” took place in the intimate Project theatre in Temple Bar.

From the moment he climbed …

The French have it right, when it comes to Muslim face covering

On an amazing holiday in Marseille and Nice, I was shocked to find a few fully veiled Muslim women, with just slits to allow them to see where they were going, trailing meekly behind their husband, chaperone, god.

The tour …

There’s always a proper way to exit the stage: RIP Joan Rivers

joanrThe world is a lot duller without Joan Rivers . Her ability to deliver unforgettable side splitting jokes, was a great gift to humanity.

I am glad though, that her daughter had the courage to pull the plug on her …

Struggling with the Buddha at Dzogchen Beara

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Part of my reason for going down was to give my heroic mother a short and long overdue respite.

The punishing train from Heuston, got us to Cork at 2.30pm, but thanks to a wonky sat …

The Irish killing fields-Septic story or septic memories?

Stupidly, I was shocked at the recent turmoil about the discovery of septic tanks full of babies bones, at the various long closed mother and child “care” homes, that once dotted the country. Was it a stretched story made for …

“Turning into them”——ebook available for purchase soon

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Foreword: My ebook on spirituality, living with a degenerative disorder.

Choice always seems to be the targeted enemy of the death obsessed.

As my body implodes, and I find myself with too much empty time, I may as well cajole …

Noah–Boring Easter farcical film pushing creationist propaganda

I made the mistake of going to see this dreadful rubbish yesterday in Cineworld. Lured in by the appeal of actors like Russell Crowe  and Anthony Hopkins, whose eye for a script can obviously be blinded by a hefty paycheck.…

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Gym or gorge——Invest in your own body!

(K Leisure have just celebrated their tenth anniversary, and I have been there from the start! This is an old blog, but still relevant to so many).

When it comes to muscles, the adage “use it or lose it” is …

Long films, short plots and exaggerated praise!

Update Saturday 12/11/16: A perfect example of this is the film Nocturnal Animals, which I have seen today.

It started with a stomach churning scene of gyrating obese women, who probably haven’t seen their private parts in decades, to

Friends in high places save the Irish Garth Brooks fans

I finally managed to secure tickets for the Garth Brooks concerts at the end of July. After ages hanging on the Ticketmaster line, the end result was fruitless. His comeback concerts were sold out in record time. The show was …

Gay rights v Religiously disguised hatred in Ireland

Intolerance, jumbled thinking about sexuality and a lazy desire to act like we always have done, will hopefully be toppled when it comes to the equality referendum next May 2015.

Homophobia has a real and lasting impact. It cannot just …

The sleep of reason produces Scientology et al

I’ve recently finished reading Jenna Miscavige Hill’ book “Beyond Belief”, which is an interesting book,written from a unique perspective.

Being the niece of the leader of this imploding cult, and knowing no other belief system, her book surely carries extra …

“Charity” pays out big, to those who least deserve it!

I have been left reeling by the arrogancy of both the CRC and REHAB  Last Tuesday I met a very irate, and physically disabled woman, who effectively squandered so much of her time, fund raising for the shamed Central Remedial …

Irish legal system turned its back on Marie Fleming

Originally posted 20/12/13

Update: Was it a guilty conscience on the part of  the state, that prompted it to pay most of her legal costs? Unfortunately, its a bit late to be displaying some face saving compassion or mercy

There is more to living than a beating heart!

Last week I asked someone just out of inane chatter, how they were, to which they replied ” I”m great, I’m living”

Well, so is Michael Schumacher at the moment! So are countless Irish people all over the country. Trapped …

English accents spoil Wicked musical experience a little

Maybe my expectations were just too high. I had first seen ‘Wicked’ in the Apollo Victoria Palace Theatre in London three years ago, and like so many all across the world, was mesmerised by the story and especially the stirring …

Bucket shaking to fuel executive high living, but who will suffer the most?

Originally posted 2/12/13

How many people will be cajoled into dropping money in noisily shaken buckets, by a sometimes expert at casually applying guilt tactics, in order ultimately to grease the palms of big “charity” organisation bigwigs.

When I was …

Say good riddance to the past through the written word!

I rarely look back, preferring to keep the door to so many painful episodes firmly and unshakeably sequestered. However I fully realise the power it has, both for yourself and others, to share your experiences in words. Here is one

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droopy faces and empty days,

who said life is too short?

I’ve always been too young for this

Changing Attitudes Ireland: Mind, Body & Spirit RDS–Will we ever get rid of god?

I visited two different places yesterday which illustrated to me, just how much we are embracing new beliefs, but ultimately are still shackled by ancient and floundering belief systems.

The mind,body & spirit show in the RDS seemed to affirm

Stephen Hawking Documentary-Having money can cushion even that degree of disability.

Have watched (and re-watched ad nauseum) the biopic  about the great Professor Stephan Hawking. It was streamed from the Cambridge Film festival. I sometimes think that were it not for my efforts in the gym, that my body would go …

Penalising extra needs: A step backward by IMC Tallaght

(Update 4/8/14: I cannot believe this post is almost a year old. I never did receive any response, and know the situation has not changed. I cringe for those largely housebound people with disabilities for whom a cinema trip was

Donal Walsh-Person of the year or right wing puppet?

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I have debated about writing this for some time. Now though, that he is getting posthumously eulogised, I feel the need to comment.

At the time, I felt that his overly emotive language, and use of such “pro life” …

Hopefully someday.

Journey cut short,

Options and choices exhausted,

Spluttered and carried to the halfway line

Of a life that I have largely watched from the sidelines.

 

Tireless seeker of normality,

it was just a slipppery illusion,

never to be held …

Keep Ibrahim Halawa and his beliefs in Cairo please!

(Update 20-09-17: Now they are thinking about sending the government jet to bring him back to a life of congratulation, lucrative book deals and television appearances.

His deluded beliefs, will no doubt take a back seat for the immediate

“Pro life” bigots— hopefully all that they represent is on the way out!

Originally posted 6/7/13

I have wanted to throw my feelings in their collective faces for a long time. Fortunately I happened to be given a very appropriate placard which boldly read  “MAKE ABORTION ACCESSIBLE”. This drew startled looks of suppressed …

Dublin Pride 2013 easily drowns out outdated noise.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUCiMWCU9Lo&feature=youtubet

It was gratifying to see the enthusiasm and numbered force of a section of Irish society no longer prepared to live a shadowy existence, or accept second class laws. It was refreshing to see the Discover Islam …

Keeping stereotypes alive and wheelchair using chuggers

rsz_img_2084In the last two weeks, I have been shocked to find two people in wheelchairs publicly collecting.

The first guy was on Grafton street with a bucket  on his lap, and a neon jacket flashing the sign “Help The Disabled”.…

Life chasers, Cancer battlers and Time prisoners.

I’ve just  finished reading When I Die” by Philip Gould, a book which started off well, until its decline into Oprah-esqe  language toward the`end.

His over exuberance about death, and zealous focus on the perfect grave site ( or …

Pro Life movement in Ireland reveals its true colours

Originally posted 23/6/13

Where is the supposed reverence for life for Health Minister James Reilly and his family? They have been threatened with being burned out of their Rush house by anti abortion hardliners, who crazily view them as fair …

Islam is blood loving to the core———“Religion of peace” indeed!

How galling it is to hear the islamists trotting out their paper thin and obscuring defense of their blood loving sect.

Although of course, one can defend the thugs that will hijack an event like the recent savagery in Woolwich

Think Ahead—-Quality over Quantity when it comes to life in Ireland

A medical friend brought the Think Ahead site to my attention, and I am so glad to see support, finally galvanising, from all sectors of Irish society.

It is not a pro euthanasia website, although no doubt we will soon …

A Powerful Confessional Play about being Mormon & Gay

I was delighted to see the one man stage show”Confessions of a Mormon Boy” at the Teacher’s Club in Dublin on Saturday, as part of the LGBTQ theatre festival. I had read the book about 11 years ago, so this …

where spirits come to die!

What a gut wrenching year , this has been ! Long coming , but poorly planned or prepared for.

In my defence, how do you prepare for the physical decline and death of your main care giver, requiring a forced …

People after profit!

Today is an anniversary not worth celebrating, but it has been a year exactly since the introduction of lockdown measures here in Ireland.

What a year of fear, confusion, loss and yet the world continues to turn on its by …

Stumbling ahead tentatively

On this inauguration day of Joe Biden, I want to mark the occasion with a long overdue blog. A crystal ball would be absolutely priceless today!

Has Trump left his country broken beyond repair?

What will happen later on. Will …

U.S. election mayhem

Just as expected, this election has descended into a farcical mess.

I do agree with the Trump side though, that votes after election day should not be counted. This is an election with almost two years hype and surely no …

Still adjusting to chaos!

Here we are again, in the second week of our second lockdown.

Most of the other European countries seem to be in the same bad position, still battling this invisible contagion.

Life still attempts to struggle on, with faint echoes …

And on it goes!

Week 9 of lockdown:

I think I spoke way too soon last time!

My projected hope and optimism, was a bit too premature. This country and indeed the world, seem to be stuck in the quicksand created by this corona …

Lockdown for a long time!

Monday August 17th:

I now find myself retreating into an old habit of avoiding the news. Especially after last week’s grim news, of 200 new cases in Ireland, 81 of them being in Kildare.

Sometimes, I feel we are all …

Don’t mention the C word

Week 6 of lock down: 
Some people are getting restlss, but the majority of us are still staying busy, trying to avoid this virus, even though we are now entering the May long weekend.
The most heartbreaking outcome of this …

A locked down life ahead!

Week 9 of lockdown:

I think I spoke way too soon last time!

My projected hope and optimism, was a bit too premature. This country and indeed the world, seem to be stuck in the quicksand created by this corona …

Still here less fear though (of covid-19)

Thursday June 4th; lockdown has certainly been accommodated, by the recent good weather. Restrictions of movement do not seem so pressing, when there is a heatwave outside and the garden is in full bloom.

Unfortunately the weather has temporarily changed, …