When thinking back through my four decades and a bit on this Earth I can't really remember a time when the World was generally at peace. I say the World obviously I mean the human race. In the 70s and 80s everybody was concerned about Nuclear War. Most people inhabiting the Internet nowadays are too [...]
I've been laughing about this old picture for ages. Totally encompasses my view of Ireland. Best keep it to myself though
I have moaned a bit before about the state of the housing market here and just generally how buying a house in Ireland can be filed under 'An absolutely bonkers' exercise. Still not looking to buy right now. We haven't worked hard all these years to have no debt to speak of, only to be [...]
Catholicism … Meh Bible … Meh Some books that are making my brain itch and I think are extremely good: “The Hiram Key” (read) “Uriels Machine” (reading) “The Second Messiah” (to read)
Whenever I stumble across something 'self-helpy' or preachy on the web I turn cold. Which is odd because I was a big feckin hippy when I was about twenty years old. I blame the Yanks Anyway, I stumbled across this fella (http://youtu.be/Fk5EAxFCczM) and I have to say, fair play….
No, not me. I wish! The Pope resigned today. How does that work then? Surely the post is a bit of a calling? It's not really something you suddenly think 'Nah, can't really be bothered with this anymore'. Supposedly the current Pope was a bit of a reluctant one. He asked the previous Pope if [...]