isadub crosses the border into Drogheda
I came back to Dublin yesterday, but I’d forgotten about the Dublin v. Westmeath match, so ended up in Drogheda instead. By all accounts, I didn’t miss much and the game was effectively over by half-time. The drive up wasn’t too bad as the roads were relatively clear. I guess most people are still on [...]
The Egyptian
I went to the gym before work this morning and The Egyptian inspired me to write something. The Egyptian always seems to arrive at the gym just as I’m finishing my workout. It’s impossible to initiate a conversation of any sort because, even though we both favour a particular section of the changing rooms, we’re [...]
The lost decade: a memory
Dr Eileen wrote me this reference in 2000 and it got me my first paying job in America. Eileen, I owe you a proper meal! (Inside joke)…I went to work for Finbarr K after America so he owes you dinner as well. Dear Dr Bermingham, I am currently employed as the Principal Investigator at Company [...]
At-swim-one-book
I’m an early riser, so before I went for a swim this morning, I finished reading in praise of slow by Carl Honore. Ironically, it’s a book that can be read very quickly. I started reading it last evening with my takeout pizza and I did feel a little guilty by the time I’d finished [...]
Somebody made me smile today
Somebody made me smile today (well, Sunday to be exact). On account of the brilliant sunshine, and the need to get a suntan*, I went for a cycle with the rough aim of Bull Wall near Ringsend as my goal. I took the long route home via O’Connell Street…as one does. Stopped at the traffic [...]
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