This song was one of the big piano projects I took on in my later years in school. Larry Knechtel’s piano part was so good – and… Read more “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Month: September 2020
A fresh coat of paint…
It’s been more than 6 years since my room was painted. I thought that there must be a blog in this somewhere so to see could I… Read more “A fresh coat of paint…”
You’re not responsible…
There’s nothing you can do to make cracked ribs heal faster. Except not to crack them again. Otherwise they will heal at their own pace. There’s a… Read more “You’re not responsible…”
When You’re Smiling…
Either this was a happy accident or a clever carving. Either way it was nice to come across it earlier today – and it reminded me of… Read more “When You’re Smiling…”
Those who do…
We played some music at a small outdoor gathering this evening. It was magic. I thanked the hostess for organising the evening. Her response? ‘No problem. Sure… Read more “Those who do…”
Be like Brian
Brian Fenton hasn’t lost any of the 36 championship games he has played for Dublin. He is 27 years old, and has won 5 All-Ireland titles, 4 All-Stars and a… Read more “Be like Brian”
Spotify
One blog to which I subscribe always comes into my inbox when I’m asleep. So it’s among the first emails I read every morning. That’s a good… Read more “Spotify”
The problem with a gammy leg…
I have a friend who is a physio. His brother has a leg that he used to call his ‘gammy leg’. Until his brother the physio told… Read more “The problem with a gammy leg…”
Why do I blog?
The other day I rooted out a thesis I wrote in the final year of my philosophy degree. The subject? Individual creativity. I won’t bore you with… Read more “Why do I blog?”
5 months late but going ahead!
So at last, Teenage Theme Night #20 is happening. Oct 2 and 3 in the Hawk’s Well Theatre. I wrote earlier this month about the many milestones… Read more “5 months late but going ahead!”