We are constantly hearing about the evils of Big Tobacco. Big Tobacco, we are told, is in the business of selling a product that they know kills, and are desperately advertising to children to rebuild their customer base. Let's take … Continue reading →
There is a survey that was reported in the Irish Times which has me a little baffled. According to them "Nearly 80% to pay contentious water charges, poll shows" Try as I might, I can't work out where they get … Continue reading →
Herself mentioned a couple of weeks ago that she had an appointment to get some photographs taken. I was a little surprised as she is generally camera-shy and anyway I have a camera so I could have taken photographs without … Continue reading →
I would like to introduce you to Bessie Nolan. She is one of Ireland's oldest, if not the oldest. She is a sprightly 103 and will be 104 in a few weeks time. Dammit but she's nearly old enough to … Continue reading →
I am back at school. That is to say the kitchen turns into a wee classroom on Friday afternoons so I can help our Puppychild out with her maths. She's a bright kid, and yesterday we happily converted fractions to … Continue reading →
