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: Writing
#225 – bank holiday Monday
What to do what to do what to do ? I spent a few years working them, on shift for twelve hours when I should've been nursing a hangover instead This year I'm off, I'm one of the envied ones by healthcare standards all over the country What will I do? It's already 9:10am and … Continue reading #225 – bank holiday Monday
#216- Hunter
I once read that Hunter S Thompson said "I would feel real trapped in this life if I didn't know I could commit suicide at any time' It's a sad thought but a freeing thought at the same time. I don't know how I feel about it really but knowing how he left the earth … Continue reading #216- Hunter
#209-Eva
Eva, What can I say about this beautiful soul that isn't cliche. All words that come to mind seem so trivial and underwhelming. To me Eva is a masterpiece, a beautiful spirit who sees my flaws and weaknesses and loves me because of them,not in spite of them. Her bright eyes, Dark hair, That smile … Continue reading #209-Eva
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
#198 – Tuesday
Mundane thoughts race through my head, Best to cover them up with green and brown maybe help the thought's finally come to the surface. Writing when you're not in control, that now that's something I'm sitting here on my couch, watching a horror film called bad Milo and trying to keep myself going Trying to … Continue reading #198 – Tuesday
#195 – Sunday 12/09/21
Waking up feeling like my hand coordination was very off. Between the bumps and bangs I don't know how I haven't given myself a concussion. Eva laughed at least, there's very little better in this world than laughing with someone you love. You lie in bed together and laugh like idiots. It's better than almost … Continue reading #195 – Sunday 12/09/21
#192 – Weekly update, September will be good. 02.09.2021
It's 12.30 pm and I'm sitting in Tullamore waiting for my car to be fixed. If you saw my Friday the 13th post then you know about my car issues yet again and the hefty bill I was going to be left with. Well I rang about to the last mechanic that fixed the car … Continue reading #192 – Weekly update, September will be good. 02.09.2021
#184 J
So today's the day I'll miss you J For 3 years you made my day whenever I saw you. In the time that's passed , I thought of you fondly and often The kindest and most gentle soul On my bad days and mornings you were still my happy pal, On the good days you … Continue reading #184 J
#182 – The days with Dylan
Some days I don't get much done, Some days give you your fill with emptiness and nothing I was physically at work today, that's about it My head was elsewhere as it usually is On those days even more than the others I listen to Dylan and it doesn't feel so bad. His voice soothes, … Continue reading #182 – The days with Dylan
#180 – My first 10’000 views
There's been so many fun milestones recently on the blog here and it's really exciting. We're in the middle of a heatwave, work is really busy and this blog has been such a fun escape from the pandemic too. I'm having as much fun now as when I started and had only a handful of … Continue reading #180 – My first 10’000 views
#179 – Heatwave 2021
Heatwave in Ireland for a week now, The hot air and the dead heat of it all is too much, Give me what I'm used to over here in the summer Some days here and there with sun, not this though I can't handle this. Of course it's just my luck I get given 75 … Continue reading #179 – Heatwave 2021
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