I took today off work ‘cos (a) it sucks and (b) I have lots of photographs to organise and edit. It has been a very productive day! I had another jolly good weekend on this the 26th weekend so far this year. Friday consisted of alcohol, though thanks to my wonderful friends, I got some [...]

The longest day of the year, and indeed the brightest and warmest of this week. Coincidence? I call conspiracy. Global warming, daylight savings time? Its the government trying to make us think they’re smart by making up these crazy ideas that no one really understands. I mean, does anyone really understand the whole daylight savings [...]

In a sick sort of way I really like the rain. I love the sun, don’t get me wrong, but I like the rain too. The main reason is that when it rains I get more work done. Disgusting isn’t it. I always say that if I lived in a hot country I wouldn’t use [...]

A work colleague of mine who lives in Larne told me on Friday that there was photographable stuff happening in the town. A car show and other outdoor activities. Even though I ended up having a late night, I got up early and got the 10:06am train. I had never been to Larne before, or [...]

I woke up yesterday morning with an itchy armpit… Eventually it stopped itching. Around the time that I left work and had that brilliant walk home. Another one of those glorious days. I was sweaty. On my way home I passed Botanic Station and asked how much it costs to get a train to Larne. [...]

Not normally an “alternative” live music venue, the Botanic Inn, was the setting for a charity fund raiser on Tuesday night for the Special Olympics Ireland team to partake in the World Games in Shanghai in China at the end of September 2007. The lineup was Boathouse The Greeters and The Dregs. Geoff Gatt played [...]

Last night was the launch of The Little Girl With Brown Hair, a book written by the late Eolath Magee, and illustrated by Alice McCullough. The book, which deals with issues not normally touched in children’s literature, includes the wonderful artwork by Alice McCullough. It is this artwork which is currently being displayed in the [...]

Today I got a sexy new toy. I can already tell I’m going to have fun with this beast. Plan for the week ahead: Monday – Exhibition and Book Launch – The Little Girl With Brown Hair. Book written by Eolath Magee (1946 – 2005) illustrations by Alice McCullough. Tuesday – Special Olympics Charity Gig, [...]

One shouldn’t be allowed to look inside themselves so intensely as that. It was crazy. I didn’t know whether I was coming or going. It has made me quite confused. I began to see in every aspect of my life dissected; seeing through myself and how strange I am. As the feeling begins to fade [...]

Long flowing hair… flowery dresses… a beautiful smile… Ah yes, it’s summer. The sun is still shining and every female looks like the essence of summer itself. Conclusion; I want a Summer Girl. To run along the beach with, lie in the park with, eat ice cream with and to lavish with summery flowers and [...]