I Think She Likes Me

There are a number of rather grumpy women who work in my local An Post branch, but this usually doesn’t stop people from queuing up out the door.  Today when I went in to get stamps I was surprised that there was no one in there at all.  When I got to the counter I [...]

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Introducing Carmen Sandiego

It has come to my attention that some poor people never had the pleasure of meeting - or chasing - Carmen Sandiego when they were young.  Poor, poor people.  To rectify the situation, I’ve found you this clip that might explain her a little bit more.
 
Or maybe not.  In short, Carmen Sandiego was a master [...]

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While I Was Away

While I was away a few new articles went up.  Enjoy!
- “But You Don’t Look Like A Librarian”: Bringing Back Marion the Librarian
- Baby Fever For One
- Creating a Freelance Writing Course

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Hola

Hello again!  After the most fantastic week of laying out in the sun we are back in a rainy, cool Dublin.  I have a little bit of a tan to show for it though, and Larry has thousands of new freckles, so all in all it was a successful trip.  Before anyone asks, no, there [...]

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Adios

Well friends it seems like Eire is pushing us out the door.  With less than 12 hours to go I am sitting here in flannel pyjamas, a robe and a blanket.  My fingernails and lips are still blue and I lost all feeling in my nose a couple of hours ago.  If it was January in [...]

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I’m Sorry, I Have To

Because I like to have a collection of guidebooks from every place Larry and I visit together, I went ahead and got a tiny guide to the Canaries even though I’m not planning on travelling much farther than a circuit of room - pool - bar and back again.  Since I bought it I figured [...]

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Smart Girls

Tina Fey has been crusading for smart girls for years so I feel that I should just be brave and tell the truth.  My name is Beth and I’m a smart girl.
What brought this on? 
I got a very nice email from a former teacher today and his kind words made my day.  I know I’ve mentioned on [...]

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Preparing for Major Emergencies

Have I mentioned yet that I LOVE Irish government publications?  I do.  I love them.  I think I get more excited when a new little pamphlet featuring a small white harp lands in my mailbox than I do when I’m expecting contributors copies.  Today’s little darling is - and I’m going out on a limb [...]

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And We’re Back to Winter Coats

Seriously, I know global warming is a worry but I’m having trouble believing that it’s really coming to Dublin. 
Yesterday I was walking around in a long-sleeve shirt and a trench coat and thinking how “warm” it was.  Today we’re back to winter coats and warm socks.  It’s mid-April for heaven’s sake.  I can only hope [...]

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Oy Ya Yoy

Wow, so a morning at the shops has reminded me again of how much I hate summer clothes.  The thought of revealing bare arms and legs makes me want to run and hide.  Not only am I so white that I practically glow in the dark, but I actually had to choose clothing based on [...]

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