A sixty something male, happily settled with two adult brats and my rock of common sense. I've worked at lots of jobs, done lots of things, had many experiences hairy and otherwise and have met some really interesting people in my life as well as a fair share of pricks too. I have witnessed change, some of it just for the sake of it and I hope this blog will communicate the "how it was" as well as the "how it might all turn out." I am a libertarian, mildly catholic, strongly christian and I like to practice what I preach. I hope you enjoy my observations and some of them serve you well in your life.
It would be hilarious were it not for the genuine efforts of so many amateur Olympic athletes here. In a country of 4.5 million souls with a strong pub culture and a laid back attitude to life, there is low … Continue reading →
The United States have long waged proxy wars against countries whose leaders they don't like. This fact is reported all over the public domain with instances in South America, Central America, Asia and North Africa over the last sixty years … Continue reading →
Two little snippets caught my eyes and ears this week. In the hysteria of climate change and the alledged heightened CO2 levels in the atmosphere, (with the resultant €€€billions yielded for the scammers), a sane voice came on the radio here. … Continue reading →
It's ironic that so soon after writing a nostalgic piece about Irish pubs and their place in society, that I should now be penning the following. Perhaps the threads of these ideas were just floating around un-connected for a while. … Continue reading →