Reunion
For some reason the subject of class reunions cropped up in the pub last night. It's not a subject that I have given a great deal of thought to, and have never been to one so I'm hardly an expert. … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: July 2015
An astounding scientific discovery
I have discovered a new and completely unexpected use for my menhir. I noticed the feature a week or so ago, and have been marveling at it ever since. It is an excellent weather indicator. I have drawn out a … Continue reading →
The pot calling the kettle black
An item caught my eye the other day. Authorities fume: 25% of cigarettes smuggled into Republic Now I can't understand why the "authorities" are fuming over this. Dame Enda is constantly telling us that the backbone of the country's economy … Continue reading →
Dear Journal
I used to keep a diary. Well, that's not strictly true – I used to keep a journal, because diaries are only kept by Victorian young ladies and Samuel Pepys. Anyhows, I started writing one back in '82. I used … Continue reading →
The lighter side of business
A few months ago I mentioned my quest for a decent pipe lighter. My Peterson and I have been very happy together, but as with all things that cross my path, things started to go wrong. I decided to contact … Continue reading →
