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Tag Archives: politics
Electing a President – Irish Presidential Politics
Few things make you feel more isolated, non-assimilated, and, at times, deeply amused, than watching a presidential election take place in your new home when you have nearly as much at stake as any other local resident, and absolutely no … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin Life, Irish Life & Society, Modern Life, Politics
Tagged Dublin, immigration, Ireland, Irish Presidential Elections, Living in Dublin, politics
2 Comments
Out In the Country
From friends, family, and casual acquaintances we hear: “I LOVE Ireland. It’s so green. I’m definitely going someday.” Yes. It is. It really is as green as everyone imagines it to be. And the cottages, stone fences, and the fields … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin Life, Irish Countryside, Irish History, Irish Life & Society
Tagged Dublin, Ireland, Irish Countryside, Irish History, politics
1 Comment
A Better Life
Well, this week’s post was going to be a service piece about organizing an international move. But after I read a recent blog post by “internationally known author, consultant, and futurist” Ian Morrison, that plan went into the bin. I … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration & Emigration, Modern Life
Tagged emigration, expat (expatriate), family & friends, France, home, immigration, nationality, philosophy, politics, United States, War
5 Comments
Five Things I Love About Dublin Ireland
Well, last week’s post seemed to stir up a bit of interest on all sides of the issues, not least of which was my use of the word “hate”. Many of the people who left comments felt that after living … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin Life, Irish Life & Society
Tagged Dublin, Dublin Weather, Dubliners, Ireland, Irish writers, laid back, Living in Dublin, politics, The Irish
25 Comments
Don’t Go Away Angry….Just Go Away
When I tell people that I’m moving to Ireland one of the more frequent responses, regardless of political bent, is some riff on, “God, take me with you. The way things are going in this country, I’m dying to get … Continue reading
Posted in What's Behind All This Madness
Tagged Dublin, fear, home, Ireland, life lessons, philosophy, politics, religion, stuff, United States
5 Comments