by Jason | Jun 21, 2020 | Greenwood Chairs, News
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...
by Jason | Jun 18, 2020 | Greenwood Chairs, News
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...
by Jason | Jun 3, 2020 | Greenwood Chairs, News
“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...
by Jason | Apr 25, 2020 | Greenwood Chairs, News
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,...
by Jason | Feb 17, 2020 | Greenwood Chairs, News
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...
by Jason | Jan 27, 2020 | News
He saw her standing in the middle of a sea of stranded starfish, and as he approached she bent down and gently lifted one up. “What are you doing ?” “I’m saving the starfish! I could use a little help,” she said with a smile. “But,...