A little while after Sarah welcomed her new chair into her home I received a note – it left me at a bit of a loss for words (doesn’t happen often), but with a smile a mile wide. “I had been waiting for the chance to take photos on a sunny day, then I...
I was delighted to see an Irish Times Culture article about the 25 best programmes of the week, featuring Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Original article can be viewed here. Saoi sa Chathaoir Tuesday, RTÉ One, 7.30pm Here’s a simple idea for a show: take one chair, put a...
So why chairs? Well, came the reply, when I was a little fella I used to watch an RTE programme called “Hands”. To my mind it was the finest television programme ever made; I still think this – and, I’ve watched a lot of tele over the years. Anyway, one of the...
“This is the work for those who are skilled and peaceful, who seek the good: May they be able and upright, straightforward, of gentle speech and not proud. May they be content and easily supported, unburdened with their senses calmed. May they be wise, not...
The remains of the Ash log sat on the grass outside the workshop, staring at me. I was trying hard not to show any interest, but it knew differently, and was getting quite smug about it. I looked anywhere but out the door, examining every aspect of my little island,...
I walked in the dark, just before dawn, and stood on a little hill feeling the wind pass over me, fresh and free – blowing away all thoughts and concerns. As I stood, listening to the world awaken and come to life, I lamented the fact I no longer see or hear...
