For the fourth time in 20 months, we had to call Dynorod out because the shore outside the back door was not draining properly. Evidently, we have a problem. So when the two nice chaps from Dynorod arrived, I grilled one of them on the possible cause of the problem. He thinks it is a [...]
The guys at Tuppenceworth have been doing a lot of work lately, analysing newspaper content. The results have been really interesting and worthwhile although the lads have, eh, how shall I put this, unrealistically high standards at times.
Their analysis can be frustrating. It’s easy to be idealistic and holier-than-thou from a distance. There’s no excuse for [...]
Feb 25th, 2007
An owl hooted over Kildare St, startling the band of conspirators. Their leader glared at each one in turn, willing them not to give the game away.
She gave the pre-arranged signal and, under cover of darkness, they crept stealthily onwards, tiptoeing past security guards and sneaking through Leinster House until they made it [...]
Now that judging is over and done with, I’m just mentioning that I was a judge on four of the categories for this year’s Irish Blog Awards: Best News/Current Affairs Blog; Best Arts and Culture Blog; Best Business Blog and Most Humorous Post.
Enjoyed the experience and spent hours reading all the entrants. I was impressed [...]
I note that Prangle.ie, the online press release service, has opened for business. It’s largely run by a former colleague from the ST - Doug Dalby. Looks good so far but will have to wait a few weeks to see if it is achieving the necessary critical mass in terms of making it a one-stop [...]
Feb 18th, 2007
Jackeen or culchie? Bowsie or bogtrotter? We all carried passports with harps on the front, but we still fell squarely into one camp or the other. You were either from Dublin or you weren’t. Not any more. The sprawlies are here and they’re multiplying daily.
Confession time: I love chick flicks and chick lit. Romantic comedies and romance novels are the sweetest grist to my mill. Nothing makes me happier than that glorious moment when the hero and heroine finally gaze into each other’s eyes, fall into each other’s arms and kiss passionately. My tummy lurches, my eyes well up and [...]
Went to see David Kitt in Cyprus Avenue last night and I was disappointed. Was at one of his gigs six or eight months ago and it was superb so I was expecting a decent night out at least.
But Kitt turned up without his band and played the gig with a drum machine and a [...]
Feb 11th, 2007
Anyone for a quickie divorce? Some of you might be tempted as you glower over the kitchen table at your wife, who has just used the last of the milk without asking if you wanted some. Or maybe those toenail clippings he left in the bath this morning are the final straw. Even [...]
My food blog got a nomination in the Best Specialist Blog category in the upcoming Irish Blog Awards. Voting form here.
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