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.
For years, the most popular brands smoked in Ireland were manufactured by the Fianna Fail Company. From the old 'DeValera untipped cancer sticks to 'Haughy's Number ones' and right through to the tipped, smooth but light 'Bertie Blues', F.F. & … Continue reading →
In my article entitled "A Hostile Climate," I stated that, "When the sun is active we get freezing and the opposite occurs when it is less active." It should, of course, be the other way around. High sunspot activity brings … Continue reading →
My old employer Apple got a damned good kicking from the EU for availing of Ireland's, ahem, generous accounting practices regarding Corporation Tax. In theory, we have an attractive flat rate of twelve per cent on all declared corporate profits … Continue reading →
On one of those few occasions my GP saw me sitting opposite him he uttered the immortal words, "Pain is a good thing John!" I was so shocked into silence that it allowed him to develop his theme a bit … Continue reading →