The steady stream of gentle waters flowing across what one imagines is a sandy bank in a bay somewhere along a summery Irish coast; the sound of sand and the quiet hush of rocks precede what is the wonderfully emotive voice of the poet that is Stephen James Smith...
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BFF's
Every now and again, something I spot on the streets gives me a little chuckle, however today I've had a snort and mild convulsions...
Read MoreThis Year's For You and Me
What are we doing here?
I've been meaning to write something on the issue of race, race baiting, racism and cultural appropriation for a while, but the time never seemed quite right.
Read More2015 Highlights: Trails of Ireland
Well it's been a fun year in so many ways and picking out highlights in a top ten style post was never going to be easy, so instead I've broken that down into a series of posts! Here we go!
Read MoreWhere Are You From? Really...
We strike up conversation, "omg that's so interesting and your accent is so flat! Where are you from?"... "Dublin" is my reply... "But where are you from 'really'. "
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Last night I visited a place I've never been before with some people if never met before. A place where millions of tourists have at the top of their Irish bucket lists and I finally visited last night. Thirteen years late. I finally went through the Guinness Storehouse experience (and much much more)
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