The bridge in Clara Vale I have been busy taking bus rides to Roundwood, County Wicklow. No really, lots of bus rides. And it’s been more fun than I can say. Ever since I went to the Glendalough Hermitage and…
Dublin’s Diary
Dear Diary, There is nothing like a beautiful spring day in May to take stock of your life. And today I find that I’m pretty happy with myself. Of course everybody is a work in progress and along with the…
Cocktails and Conversation
“God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn’t rule the world.” Anonymous With one thing and another taking up my time, I realized the other day that I hadn’t been drinking enough. To rectify the situation, I headed over to the…
7 Things Lucy Could Do in Dublin
“You know how I usually dread the whole year. Well this year I’m only going to dread one day at a time.” Charlie Brown I’m as American as Charlie Brown. My heart beats red, white, and blue. But my DNA…
The View From My Room In Dublin
E. M. Forster had the right idea – no matter where you are, get the room with a view. I’ve had several apartments in Dublin that I’ve rented through airbnb, and each one has had a view that will stay…
Thanksgiving in Dublin
“A turkey never voted for an early Christmas.” Irish proverb I can only imagine the dismay of the Irish turkeys when they find out that a few crazy Americans have imported the Thanksgiving holiday along with their accents, reality TV,…
Things To Do in Dublin
Dublin in Irish means “black pool” as the city sits at the mouth of the River Liffey which can look very dark indeed. The effect is heightened in January when the wind is cold, and the rain is coming down…