Category Archives: The stuff of daily life

The burgundy red tie was very useful. Bought in TK Maxx for £10, it had been worn on many dozens of days at work. Its plain, understated colour meant it was compatible with a number of shirts and jackets.  Admittedly, … Continue reading →

John Creedon must have struck fear into the hearts of many RTE Radio listeners this evening. He recalled the glasses given out by the Southern Health Board, “one size fits all,” he said. “They kept them in a tin and … Continue reading →

Buses to the city centre run through the estate, travelling in via one road and out along another. The bus route roads have mini-roundabouts at their junctions with other roads. Walking back from school, two small boys on bicycles were … Continue reading →

Looking in the mirror, I sometimes see a small boy looking back at me. The boy looks curious, wondering what his older self has become.  How many things did he not foresee? I remember a story told by a man … Continue reading →

Holly, the much-loved terrier of friends, had her last day today. There was a sense of heartbreak watching her lying in her basket when I visited last night. The gentle and friendly animal who had spent eleven of her fifteen … Continue reading →