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Nov 29, 2015

Throwing Toys

There are few historical figures that intrigue me like Hitler. Yes, Uncle Adolf himself. But before anyone unsubscribes in disgust,...

Oct 28, 2015

Truth In Nature

For some stories, truth is as much a hindrance, as is time a marinade that only makes them better. I suspect this to be one. It was some...

Aug 25, 2015

Irish Houdini conquers Alcatraz

It was July 1999 when myself and Dad decided to take the tour of Alcatraz prison, San Francisco. True to legend, the boat ride to The...

Jul 6, 2015

The day of the London Bombings

Ten years on and the memory of this day has faded little. I imagine it never will. On the 7th of July 2005 my alarm went off when it...

Jun 9, 2015

Brisbane-gate

It was September 12th 2001 when myself and my Irish mate Lewis were walking through central Brisbane, discussing the apocalyptic state...

Apr 29, 2015

Office Oversharing

If only there was a Control-Z in life, moreover, in the workplace. Sharing personal information with colleagues – or applying with...

Mar 3, 2015

Wait Up For Davo

Some time back I signed up to do a 5km running event around Lake Pflugerville, Texas. 5km being a fairly modest distance, I gave the...

Feb 12, 2015

Answering the Best Man Bat Call

I’ve heard it said, that if a girl walks into a bar and sees another girl wearing the same dress, she’s instantly devastated. But if two...

Jan 29, 2015

A day at a Turkish bath house

I’d been in Istanbul for a week when I figured it was time to book myself in for a session at a Turkish Bath House. I knew little about...

Jan 21, 2015

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening!

Wherever in the world you happen to be! Welcome to my shiny brand new blog! So why have I succumb and finally taken this social media...

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