There are some really talented musicians out there doing really interesting things. From time to time, however, you come across a cover version of a well known track that totally blows you out of the water. This is one such version: AC/DC's Thunderstruck is an iconic track, but I doubt they ever could have imagined anyone doing a version like this! The instrument she's … [Read more...] about Thunderstruck Cover
The Irish Postal Service Failed Me!
The Irish postal service is generally pretty good. Most of the time you can get next day delivery on the island of Ireland, or close to it. And international mail generally works flawlessly. In common with most modern postal services An Post offers a variety of "digital" options. So now when you want to send a parcel you can weigh it yourself and do all the other bits … [Read more...] about The Irish Postal Service Failed Me!
My Privacy Has Been Sold
It's 2023. I've been working "online" in some shape or form since the late 90s. While I may not know how "everything" works online, I have been doing this stuff for long enough to not be a completely naive idiot. Or at least I hope I'm not! However sometimes even I am surprised and a little shocked at how some companies play fast and loose with privacy and data. What … [Read more...] about My Privacy Has Been Sold
Jam and Chutney Season
It's coming towards the end of August, so we're now into what I like to call "jam and chutney season". Admittedly you can start making jam much earlier in the year if you want to and of course the same is true of chutneys. However, being a little more traditional, I associate this time of year with tomatoes, apples and blackberries. Last year I made a variety of different … [Read more...] about Jam and Chutney Season
Luke Combs’ Version of Fast Car
Tracy Chapman's hit "Fast Car" was first released in 1988. It was also her first single. It was a success globally. While it has been covered many times over the years it's only this year that a cover version has met with real success. Country singer Luke Combs' version of Fast Car has been a huge success. And if you listen to it you can see (and hear) how true to the … [Read more...] about Luke Combs’ Version of Fast Car