My blackcurrant, blueberry and raspberry are coming along nicely. They are staying in pots for 2 years but I’m spoiling them with water from a mountain spring.

A late night drive up the Dublin mountains just to be a little closer to her.

As the dandelion once said “close your eyes, make a wish, and blow me”.

Growing gives such a sense of satisfaction but when you trade plants, food and skills … that’s “joy x1,000” for me. It’s a tiny reduction in spending but it’s a step in the right direction. #Sustainability #food #growing #PlantTok #plants

Do I feel like this every day? Hell No! But on the days where I feel it I want to embrace it. Oh and I won’t be apologising for loving myself and how I look … I’ve earned it!

Describe this photo with 3 words.

I have to balance in my head the idea of lighting a fire. There’s the practical heating of my home but also the huge mental health benefits to me, the few hours of calm and peace. It’s usually just a once a week thing during the cold months, but it’s almost like an extra therapy session.

He really believes he’s all that.

Forget about Valentine’s Day … what are we doing on Friday 13th?

I saw these on an ad on Insta and loved the colours etc so I ordered them, fully accepting that they may never arrive. They did though and they are so comfortable!

Early studies indication that it’s up to 7% regardless of how many times you cross it.

I need an emotional support puppy 🐶

Playing with colour and how I dress.

Rodney is a wobbly cat and while he might not be able to run, jump and climb like his brother …. If something is going down outside, he knows about it.

I bought purple shampoo for my beard, I tried it a few times before and it really brought up the white. Now I’m invested.

Yeah, 2025 wasn’t it and I’ve decided I’m not holding out for anything from 2026 apart from existing.

Breakfast of Champions

It’s hard to believe I’m walking around … the Acropolis

I’m updating my list …

Whatever about people playing music on the Luas, the guy beside me is practically shouting a conversation with his friend across from him.

I’m a HAUX FAUX SHAUX!

What’s not to love about horror pop-up books?

I have to go downstairs and kiss my cats before bed or I won’t sleep.

I host a Horror Club and despite having watched a fucktonne of horror I’m going to watch 365, some will be rewatches of course but I’m starting with “Bad Habits” an Italian comedy horror from 2020.

Maidin mhaith go léir agus Oíche Shamhna Shona!

Even though I was just cooking for myself I still felt like making roasties was worth the effort. It was the right move.

Yeah I made dinner, and it’ll be tomorrow’s lunch too!

I am in Cornwall for the 1st Borderlands Folk Festival in Launceston! It’s happening tomorrow September 20th so I’ve arrived a day early to settle in 🏴‍☠️ Happy International Talk like a Pirate Day!

A drive up the mountains tomorrow night I think …

It’s simple and sometimes that just makes it scary. You are not a burden, you have value, if you get reach out for the support then when the time comes, you can be the support for someone else. We are all connected and we all have a part to play. #mentalhealthmatters #talkinghelps #UseYourVoice

Del was being unnecessarily “prancy” and taking up too much room on my bed!

This is so much better than a perfect lawn. Don’t believe me? Ask the bees 🐝

This evenings walk was tiring but worth it just for the views.

I have to find things that make me love Dublin. I’ve lived here my whole life but the hate in this country is taking its toll.

A pepper inside a pepper and it looks like a cute little butt.

I put my milk in the bowl before the cereal this morning …. that’s going to play on my mind all day.

I’ve been sitting out in my back garden waiting on the rain to come after a scorcher of a week and I just got hit with the first drop! Delicious 🤤 🌧️

Spread the word and post a picture of a stick you found! Use the hashtag #WorldStickDay

July 13th is this Sunday and it marks the first #WorldStickDay which looks to celebrate the noble stick! Sticks have play a huge role in the evolution of humankind. From the first time we help one in our hand, the earliest markings, capturing our expressions of creativity, 1st tools, 1st shelters?

Any day with sticks is a good day.

This gives no indication of the havoc and destruction he causes.

I am applying for a job tomorrow and it’s only the 3rd job I’ve applied for in the last 15 years … and I got the other 2. This feels different though because I really want this one and have enough insight to know how well I could do it. You just never know who you’re competing with.

Well my Friday the 13th isn’t playing around. I was invited to an important meeting today (with someone not based in Ireland) and when I asked for the link to the meeting 15 minutes ahead I’d schedule I was informed it’s in person in the office …. 75 minutes away.

This was today’s look. I’m just a Dad doing his bit.

Dungarees Kinda Day

The only people who don’t want you taking care of yourself are the enemy.

Take care of yourself, let others show you kindness, …. and when you have the ability too (while maintaining yourself) show kindness to others.

I’m never going to stop posting pics of my rhubarb babies.

How easy is your joy?