I was in Portland, Oregon last week for the cPanel conference. I was there to deliver a keynote on Wednesday morning, so I had a bit of time in the evenings to catch up with friends in the area. I'd never been to Portland before, though I'd always heard good things about it. I probably should have paid more attention to what people said about the weather, instead of … [Read more...] about Some Portland Impressions
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La Bella Sicilia! [Video]
I love Sicily. It's such an incredibly beautiful place. Don't believe me? Check out the video below which was produced by a travel agency in the UK: https://vimeo.com/158621612 Sicily has an incredibly rich and interesting history. Pretty much every civilisation that passed through Europe made their mark on Sicily and you can see that in the ruins and other cultural … [Read more...] about La Bella Sicilia! [Video]
A Quiet Haven In Shanagarry
Yesterday afternoon after being nearly blown away by the winds on Garryvoe beach, we stopped by at the Kilkenny shop in Shanagarry. If you like Irish design, then you'd probably enjoy the shop. Though I do find that a lot of the products are way too expensive for my taste. They're nice to look at and if there's a sale or discount you can get some nice bargains. Yesterday, for … [Read more...] about A Quiet Haven In Shanagarry
Cooking At Home Calms The Mind
I've been "benched" for the last few weeks, which means I've been able to cook at home. It's been wonderfully calming. Sure, spending a Sunday evening preparing lunch for the following couple of days might not be "exciting", but eating fresh home cooked food makes me feel better. And I don't mean just mentally - physically I feel better. My travel schedule last year was … [Read more...] about Cooking At Home Calms The Mind
Qantas’ New Safety Video Is An Amazing Ad For Australia
Ever wanted to go to Australia? After watching the new Qantas safety video you might want to: https://youtu.be/44MdMGWqHB4 Yes, this is a safety video, but it's also a very good advert for Australia. Nicely done - it sure beats the boring safety videos some airlines seem to love! … [Read more...] about Qantas’ New Safety Video Is An Amazing Ad For Australia