I've been following "Led by Donkeys" for the last couple of years and their work has been so on point and revealing. Their latest focusses on the hypocrisy of Boris Johnson and his cronies and the infamous parties during the UK's Covid lockdowns: Their Irish counterparts are far from perfect, but I doubt they'd take things this far - at least not these days... … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson Hypocrisy Outlined
More Planting and Gardening
The weather is warm at the moment, but a little overcast and there have been scattered showers. It makes gardening outside clammy and the greenhouse is, of course, like a sauna. I bought a few cages for the tomato plants a couple of months ago but even after cutting back the tomato plants this afternoon I realised that I simply do not have enough of them, so I've had to … [Read more...] about More Planting and Gardening
Massive Attack’s Teardrop Cover
Sam Perry's version of Massive Attack's "Teardrop" is quite different. Perry's a beatboxer and looping artist and his sound is very different - in a good way of course! Massive Attack were meant to be playing Dublin in August but cancelled unfortunately... … [Read more...] about Massive Attack’s Teardrop Cover
Dirty Dancing Synced to the Muppet Show Theme is Perfect
Dirty Dancing is a classic. The final scene is iconic. Somebody had the idea of syncing it to the Muppet Show theme tune and a thing of beauty was born: Very nicely done! … [Read more...] about Dirty Dancing Synced to the Muppet Show Theme is Perfect
Finally Some Decent Weather
When the weather is nice this country really can look absolutely glorious. In this kind of weather the moniker "sunny south east" is fairly accurate! So far this weekend has been absolutely lovely and the countryside has been looking picture postcard perfect! Athy is picturesque no matter what the weather, but when it's a sunny day the castle and the river look so … [Read more...] about Finally Some Decent Weather