Missing the Sights
Mobile phones are handy, but you miss the world if you’re looking at them. My wife will laugh when she sees me say this.
Let it snow in Arizona
Many years ago, on a cold January day in Arizona we came across a small yard where metal works were being sold. One of those was an unusual metal robot with a red and white hat on it’s head, saying “LET IT SNOW”. It didn’t snow, but it was cold at night!
The Dragon Awakens
The Dragon of Shandon was all ready to travel through Cork City. It was waiting just down the street from Shandon Bells. Raaaarrrrr!
Patient Pooch Steals Attention
With a walking stick under his arm, a man pays a young woman for a St. Bridget’s Cross on February 1st, 2023. As he completes the transaction, his loyal dog sits patiently on the ground, gazing away in anticipation of walks to come. Two women pass by and catch sight of the striking canine, drawn…
A selfie with the Eiffel Tower
A woman poses for a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. There’s rain in the air and others are sheltering under umbrellas. I have my camera out on a tripod to take photos, of course!
Don’t look back
A woman on her phone looks over her shoulder at some commotion, off camera, that has caught her attention. We’ll never know what.
The Marina will be improved
A cyclist on the Marina in Cork reads a sign showing some of the improvements to be expected as work progresses on improving that road and the surrounding.
Hungry for Ramen
The very colourful Buga Ramen in Valencia is eye catching. The food is really nice there too, but you might have to wait at busy times!
An umbrella in the rain
Sometimes all you need is an umbrella. When it’s raining, it’s the best thing.
The Lights to the Church
Christmas lights line a wall heading to Abbeystrewry Church in Skibereen, Co Cork. Brightening up a dull, overcast, day with a cheery glow.
Sweep away the old year
2023 is almost over here in Ireland. How’s 2024 in Australia? Let’s say goodbye to what has been a mixed year and hope for a better 2024. Happy new year! Edit a short while later: I shouldn’t have asked about Australia. They’re suffering from a terrible heatwave of 49.5℃!
Lionel Richie hates this one trick
There’s no ceiling on this building. For the younger reader, watch. 🙂 This long derelict building in Skibereen is an unfortunate eyesore that’s surrounded by a lively town, and shops and buildings decorated for the Christmas season. It stands opposite the entrance to the lovely Abbeystrewry Church and nearby Aldi. I went back in time…












