Restrictions in Ireland started to ease slightly after May 10th, 2021, and so off I went in my wee car from Northern Ireland to the deep South (permitted) to visit my friend Sara. Yes, Sara of Riverdance, Anuna, Suantrai and general teaching excellence! We had great craic: good food, a nice bottle of wine (ouchy … Continue reading Ireland Reopens: I visit Gorey, Co. Wexford after Covid restrictions
The Everydayness of Living to Work…
Living to Work, Working to Live... I'm unsure who coined that pithy phrase but it captures, in its own imperfect way, the dilemma many of us feel about the position of work in our lives; lives for which we have high expectations which 'work', most often, defies with its very everydayness. The very suggestion of … Continue reading The Everydayness of Living to Work…
Lounge: Belfast International – Causeway
Belfast is the starting point for my 2017 round-the-world trip! The first lounge that I got to try on my recently acquired Priority Pass was the Causeway lounge at Belfast International Airport. It's situated airside between gates 16 and 17 and is clearly signposted. The staff were friendly and reminded me (at 9am) that only three alcoholic … Continue reading Lounge: Belfast International – Causeway
