Christmas is a strange time of year. Church on Sunday For the most part I love Christmas. For me it it’s about few days to chill-out with family; eat lots of chocolate, have a few drinks, hang out with my awesome cousins, a nice meal (stuffing!), refuse to wear paper hats, argue with my parents [...]

I’ve decided, after much consideration, I don’t like Christmas. There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. Oh I used to love Christmas, the presents were the best part, of course — as a child in this Western society I always had high hopes at this time [...]

I’ll have another beer, please.

I’d just like to wish everyone who has visited my blog, commented, been in contact, encouraged me and those I’ve met as a result of the blog. It’s been a good year, but more on that later. Have a great Christmas!

Last night I was in Belfast city centre for the Christmas lights switch-on and opening evening of the Continental Market. A few thousand people gathered outside the City Hall as some aweful “celebrities” entertained the  crowd with their awful singing. Once the Lord Mayor had said a few words the lights around the city hall [...]