Maureen already arrived in Ireland a Guinness lover, but my father wasn’t taken by the bitter, black stuff. That all changed with the perfect pint. “That’s all I’m going to drink here from now on.”
So trust me, it’s not hooey that the pints are better here. The perfect pint requires some know-how and skill, but [...]

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There are two sites I have been enjoying over the past few months, but they are especially better when more people play.
The first is Last.fm. If you like music and are a rabid user of iTunes, why don’t you sign up for an account and befriend me? I’ve been introduced to some great new music [...]

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We have been blessed with exceptional weather and traveled out to the Carrowkeel tombs for a fabulous view of the surrounding counties. We ended up at the Beach Bar at Aughris Head. There is a wonderful walk along the shoreline above the cliffs looking out at the ocean. You travel along a path until you [...]

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Isn’t it obvious that you only have one chance for a first impression? You’ll never capture the same moment, in the same way, the second time around. This is especially true when you visit a new country. My Dad is in Europe for the first time and it reminds me not to take anything for [...]

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It has begun. The last two days signaled the first grass cutting and I playfully joke that the rest of the season is much about me chasing the grass around the garden. Both our mowers need servicing and I felt a bit silly having to rent a mower to accomplish the task.
I heard a strange [...]

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