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Rain, Sleet, and Snow – North Fork Virginia 2012

March 20, 2025 – 7:12 am

Back in 2012 St. Padraic’s Day was blessed with spring weather. The next day Sunday was even warmer, as I traveled south to the Northern Neck of the Potomac to meet with Ms. Carolina. She was not faring well and wanted to see me one last time. Her husband Charles thought it was a good […]

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ERIN GO BALI

March 16, 2025 – 6:58 am

My first trip to Bali was in 1990. Kuta Beach was the island’s most popular tourist destination for sea, sun, and fun. Being a pseudo-intellectual I opted for Ubud, an idyllic village of Legong dancers, ornate temples, and non-disco evenings. I rented a small house off the Monkey Forest Road surrounded by verdant rice paddies. […]

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Happy Padraic Day 2010

March 17, 2023 – 7:36 am

My most difficult decision this morning was whether to wear a black leather jacket or a green plaid suit coat. I’ll be drinking at an East Village bar at 2 pm. My choice was green plaid. Up the rebels as my sainted mother said pouring the food coloring dye into the milk. Leprechauns. My first […]

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Bloomberg, Teigh Trasna Ort Féin

February 12, 2011 – 9:12 pm

New York’s Mayor Bloomberg spent $100 million to convince the voters that his opponent stood no chance against his juggernaut. The billionaire won by 6% thanks to the apathy of the brainwashed electorate. Bloomberg has cut services, raised subway fares, and blamed underlings for his failings, but this week the nebbish crossed ethnic lines by […]

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