Tag Archives: writing

Now Is the Next Big Thing

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

After last week’s post, I didn’t want to leave things on a down note for too long, so I decided to put an up spin on something negative that happened recently. Now that I’m living in Dublin, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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Shaw Didn’t Blog – A Writer is Humbled by Dublin’s Literary Heritage

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

As someone who has suffered the fevered sickness of literary aspiration for more years than I care to count, I was firmly put in my place this week during a visit to the Dublin Writers Museum.  When held up against … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Suitcase?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

The process of moving overseas causes one to look at every material item in their life and assess its monetary value (“Is the blender really worth $11.30 per cubic foot?”).  But you also find yourself making value judgments about hobbies, … Continue reading →

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