Metro Letter

This morning a letter to the Metro (free) newspaper made me laugh for more than one reason. I quote:
“Prince Harry wants to visit the first ever soccer game to be played between England and Ireland in Croke Park. I think it’s a slap in the face of the Irish people who died during [...]

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Blogger’s Book Club!

First of all, that’s not actually the name because the idea is still a little seed but Global Librarian and I are hoping to nurture it into a reality very soon. Jessica had the great idea that we all get together for an online book club, so if you want in just email Global [...]

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Happy Birthday Pop-ay!

Today is my dad’s birthday, and like any great father he has taught me multiple lessons over the years. I thought I’d share some of these lessons with you today.

1. When One is stuck in traffic, One does not like to be asked for the WDAN “traffic report” nor does One enjoy a serenade of [...]

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My Friends Are So Great

Every so often I am reminded that I have truly great friends from all over the world. Hubert’s Random Blog cracks me up almost every time he updates, Laura trained through an injury to run a half-marathon and raise money to fight cancer, Alan remembers to put pictures up when I can’t, AML and Kate [...]

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Shopaholic and Baby

I’ve got a copy of Shopaholic and Baby in my hot little hand. I think A Million Little Pieces is going to have to wait.

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Sexiest Irish Sportsmen

Yesterday’s Sunday Tribune did a feature on the 20 Sexiest Irish Sportsmen (and though my husband was nowhere in sight) I tried to get the link for you all. Sadly, it’s registration only so I can’t give you the goods straight out, but by the mercy of God and the boys of Blogorrah you [...]

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Well Fecking Hell!

So that weekend in Waterford? Yeah, it was awesome. It was beyond awesome. It was great food, great friends, fresh sea air and laughing until my stomach hurt. Will you get to share in this awesomeness? Not really, because my fecking camera broke.
That’s right, my 11 great pictures of Waterford, [...]

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Waterford Weekend

I’m off to Waterford tomorrow to finally, finally, FINALLY help Alan celebrate his new place. Oh yeah, and to tour the countryside, see some serious theatre, etc. etc. Back on Sunday with lots of pics!

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Real Simple

I love Real Simple magazine. I love it so much that I asked Santa Sue for a subscription this year and now I am anxiously awaiting my first in-the-post issue. Needless to say I was green with envy when I realized that those of you with PBS can enjoy REAL SIMPLE TELEVISION.
The [...]

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I’m So Weird!

Tagged by the divine Holly of the uber-cute Holly’s Plate to reveal the top six reasons why I’m weird.
1. I have a special wiggle-my-butt dance that I call my “excited” dance. For instance, when Larry comes home with surprise theatre tickets I jump up, wiggle my butt and thus show my excitement. Unfortunately it may [...]

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