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.
The election has been called and the lies are flying hither and yon. Promises nobody has any intention of keeping are now being made faster than the Chinese can make toys. The Government spin leading up to the election … Continue reading →
As a Catholic Country traditionally and also one with a lip for the demon drink, our pubs only close completely on two days of the year. Another way of saying that is that pubs here are open 363 days of … Continue reading →
The devil is always in the detail but because people today only want sound-bites as a basis of understanding the world around them, devious manipulation is possible. People will tell you they have neither the time nor the inclination to … Continue reading →
Imagine, if you will, a fancy hotel in San Diego, USA with huge lawns either side of it surrounding the plush building sitting beside the sea. Four of us flew from the Apple Dublin Sales Office for the World Wide … Continue reading →