#249- The most visually striking western I’ve ever watched. Brad Pitt’s greatest role is Jesse James

The assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford is a western film from 2007. It was directed by Andrew Dominik who also directed the Eric Bana film Chopper and Killing them softly. While I really enjoyed those other two films there's something about the assassination that is just so visually stunning and otherworldly. … Continue reading #249- The most visually striking western I’ve ever watched. Brad Pitt’s greatest role is Jesse James →

#230 – The old man and his Castle

I once worked for an old man who owned a castle. Brian Donovan Thompson was his name. A well traveled and educated man, He took an interest in me, he was always kind and saw potential in me. I started working for him on the 16th of February 2013, It was my 17th birthday. I … Continue reading #230 – The old man and his Castle →

#203-Returning to the Wild West & gaming

I had taken a break from gaming and Red Dead redemption II until recently. I hadn't played online because they hadn't added anything new to keep me playing and the Capitale addition was a waste of time. There isn't anything new added since I last went online but I missed the world honestly. So I've … Continue reading #203-Returning to the Wild West & gaming →

Wild Justice – The Ballad of William Black

A Short Story by Ian Kiely 1 William Black was the sheriff of a small town named Clearwater, which had begun to grow since a gold rush gave way to some prominence. William would patrol around the town on a daily basis. He would talk to the townsfolk and they recognised the sound of his … Continue reading Wild Justice – The Ballad of William Black →

#200 – Editing my short story

Over the past few weeks I have been editing a short story that I have been writing. The idea to write a western short story came to me a few months ago. I sat down and plotted out my plot beats and character moments that I wanted to focus on. The writing stage was so … Continue reading #200 – Editing my short story →

#147 – (Untitled)

A couple whiskeys return me to a vegiatated state Warren Zevon and The stones The speaker whispers to me Charlie lays down beside me, man's best friend. I'm the sun in his universe The adoration a dog will shine on you is why we feel we don't deserve dogs Maybe we don't but we have … Continue reading #147 – (Untitled) →

#118 – Try

Try something new Try to be a better person Try moonwalking in the kitchen at midnight Try juggling on top of a pool table Try writing on the walls Try staying awake for 3 days Try to hit the moon with a rock Try jumping over a river Try to accept yourself Try to make … Continue reading #118 – Try →

#72 – Man missing in Cratloe

Early on the morning of August 15th local conspiracy theorist went missing while going into Cratloe Woods in County Clare. Mr Walker spoke to his ex wife the evening before he left for a camping (hunting) trip into the woods. While closed to the public Mr Walker would regularly break this curfew enforced by a … Continue reading #72 – Man missing in Cratloe →

#67 – Tramore

It's 8pm on Sunday evening. The weather is calm and it's nice out. Me and my dog Charlie take a walk and of course he's excited It's his first time on the beach and he loves it I take him off the lead and he walks along beside me He sniffs around the sand Runs … Continue reading #67 – Tramore →

#66 – The fixer

Hank drives in his car along the Irish coastline. The waves beat against the shore. Hank drives along listening to Bob Dylan on the radio. He's a man in his early thirties. A good looking guy, he sparks a cigarette as he looks out onto the coastline. The sun glistens off of his expensive sunglasses … Continue reading #66 – The fixer →