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
Tag: Life
#190 – Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th, I knew I didn't sleep last night for a reason. Lights come on the car dashboard this morning and I get stuck with a €900 bill to fix my "new" 2014 car that I only got last November. Ian Kiely you are on a roll. Bad news always comes in waves doesn't … Continue reading #190 – Friday the 13th
#165 – Happy belated fathers day
Alan is who I was assigned So called son to this man I'm meant to call dad So what can I say about this walking contradiction He loves me and adores me, he'd do anything for me. Only in his cheap words was this true to the guy Love was what I wanted, maybe tenderness … Continue reading #165 – Happy belated fathers day
#161 – Old friends
You ever had a friend that you've known forever, A friend you went to school with and talked about dinosaurs with The friend who no matter how much time passes in between it's like you just pick up wherever you left off A friend you get drunk with Share your stories with Make stories with … Continue reading #161 – Old friends
#144 – Weekly update – 03/06/2021
It's Thursday and the weather is finally looking decent here in Ireland for a change. Still though I feel like we're nowhere near summer. The days off now I get to drive places and travel further. I've definitely been enjoying seeing more people and that more people are getting their vaccinations. I missed being in … Continue reading #144 – Weekly update – 03/06/2021
#93 – Altering my reality in Lockdown
It's tough to find something to stay doing while stuck in your house, yeah going to work is leaving the house and it's good to be part of helping out during a pandemic but it's the days off, The nights and the endless hours in between. What do you do? Alcohol, drugs another fucking walk … Continue reading #93 – Altering my reality in Lockdown
#89 – Things are strange, life is strange
I hear a saxophone play as I walk my dog The harmonica gets loud as I continue My journey undecided yet Charlie looks at me for guidance Where are we going? What are we doing? He asked me and I ask myself What's happening, where are we going buddy? We stroll down cruises street and … Continue reading #89 – Things are strange, life is strange
#70 – The journey continues
Friday 25th September 2020 I started this blog in early November 2019 and to say a lot has happened since has been an understatement. I've started a new job since then that's very fulfilling and brings a great deal of satisfaction to me. It's really made me understand on a different level how stressed and … Continue reading #70 – The journey continues
#64 – The Risk
Take the risk Ask the first question Take the drink and have strange conversations Find yourself Be strange, Be fucked up, Be real, Take the risk Get out there, be who you are You may lose friends Your father may be embarrassed by you Be you Find you Take the risk Get out there into … Continue reading #64 – The Risk
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