Our Illinois friends and family asked us: “Did you hear about the Governor?” The short answer is “Yes.” I’d like your help in getting the long answer just right…
One request regarding Blago
Posted by on December 19th, 2008 in culture, mental state, politics and usaGive thanks for your butter
Posted by on November 26th, 2008 in culture, expat, ireland, mental state and usaThere are many things that I love about living in Ireland. There are a few things that annoy or trouble me…
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Open House Dublin 2008 is this weekend
Posted by on October 17th, 2008 in culture, dublin, entertainment and irelandThe Open House Dublin event last year was one of our best Dublin experiences. This weekend is the 2008 Open House event…
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Books Report: Ireland and the Whole World
Posted by on July 15th, 2008 in culture, expat, ireland and politicsDuring a few rainy, cold days in June, I devoured two books: Jared Diamond’s Collapse, and John Waters’s Jiving at the Crossroads…
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Happy Fourth of July
Posted by on July 4th, 2008 in culture, ireland, politics and usaToday is not a holiday in Ireland, of course. Still, there are plenty of celebrations of Independence Day here in Dublin…
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Double-Take of the Week, Cultural Edition
Posted by on June 27th, 2008 in culture and irelandToday, the listeners of a nationwide pop radio station in Ireland, Today FM, voted for the following song as their Friday Favorite:
Lynryd Skynyrd, “Sweet Home Alabama”
An answer to your next question:
No, Today FM is not the kind of radio station that appeals to ironic hipsters.
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Happy Bloomsday 2008
Posted by on June 16th, 2008 in culture and dublinJune 16th of each year brings the worldwide celebration of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses: Bloomsday…
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Memorial Day, for the United States
Posted by on May 27th, 2008 in culture, dublin and irelandThe Republic of Ireland does not observe Memorial Day on the last Monday of May. Indeed, there is no public holiday of the Republic devoted to the memory of war…
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Ray & Cindy Visit!
Posted by on May 13th, 2008 in B&B, culture, entertainment, ireland and travelWe have guests at the B&B!..
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Saint Patrick’s Day 2008
Posted by on March 17th, 2008 in culture, entertainment and irelandHappy St Patrick’s Day!
To the begrudgers, March 17th is a day for worldwide paddywhackery, usually of the most stereotypical sort…
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