There used to be a custom where motorists hung a St Christopher medallion from their rear view mirrors. St Christopher was the patron saint of travelers [people who traveled, not itinerants] and it was considered that old Chris would always … Continue reading →
Dublin launches bid to host European capital of culture Am I the only person who finds this announcement vaguely bizarre? For a start, what is culture? If Dublin becomes a "capital of culture" does that meant that all Dubliners will … Continue reading →
I was having a quiet doze yesterday afternoon. One of the great joys of retirement is that my time is my own and if it's pissing rain outside [which it was] I don't have to go out or do anything. … Continue reading →
I don't take that much interest in British elections. They are as irrelevant to me as the Irish ones. Same old parties, same old promises, same old manifestos and the end result is just more of the same. It looks … Continue reading →
