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beer in the rain and a literature museum
Read more: beer in the rain and a literature museumThe photo above was taken around seven o’clock in the morning, which is my favourite time of day (please don’t hold that — or anything else in this post — against me). I was making my way to the Dublin airport and the rain from the storm the night before had the streets glistening. I…
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talking yourself out of (or into) something
Read more: talking yourself out of (or into) somethingWhen my sister and I were kids, every once in awhile, our dad would tell us that we could have ice cream before dinner if we could give him three good reasons why doing so was a good idea. I can’t remember what age we were or what three reasons won out, but at some…
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button up and settle in, my friends
Read more: button up and settle in, my friendsIt takes a minute. To shift gears. To get into the gear. One minute, I have a thin cotton scarf across my shoulders to protect me from the heat of the summer sun. The next minute, I’ve got thin gloves and my trench coat at the ready for the morning and evening walks. In short:…
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