Blackrock’s Got Some Stuff
Karl ·
For years, I’ve passed by that sign on the edge of Blackrock that declares Blackrock: we’ve got it all. So naturally I’ve tested this bold declaration to see if it’s true. […]
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One Wild Life
Karl ·
West Cork author Clare Mulvaney authored a book a dozen years ago, titled One Wild Life. She borrows the title from a poem by Mary Oliver which poses the question So tell me, […]
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One Simple Verse
Karl ·
I’m no preacher, though I admire those who can move the heart , inspire to action or introduce a new perspective by speaking with passion from the front. I’m more prone to […]
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Clampy Downy
Karl ·
As I write this, the whole country has been spared covid level 5 restrictions and has instead gone to level three. The two utterly predictable reactions to this decision are […]
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The Old People’s Aisle and The Bridge To Nowhere
Karl ·
I was taught never to mix metaphors. So I wouldn’t dare do it here. But I will indulge in two different metaphors to make a point. Here goes: First, this. […]
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Travel in a Time of Isolation
Karl ·
Among my modest achievements two weeks into our time in the US: caught up on Netflix (Anne with an E and Broadchurch if you must know); bought a car without […]
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Strong
Karl ·
At a recent evening out, my long-time friend Tony (not his real name) was eager to tell me about a woman hed encountered who he considered a religious zealot. He […]
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Thirty!
Karl ·
True story: I completely, utterly failed to organise a car from our wedding and reception venue to Marilyn’s folks’ house, where we were going to open some gifts before heading […]
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On Being Proper Old
Karl ·
Genesis 25.8 says Abraham breathed his last And died in a ripe old age, An old man and satisfied with life And he was gathered to his people. […]
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On Adulting.
Karl ·
Disclaimer: It may be true that what I write is somehow inspired by the time I’ve spend with the UJ 20-something crowd in the last few months. Marilyn and I […]
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