Category Archives: Old Git Wisdom

Oh Joy unbounded tis the season to be grumpy!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Gentle readers all. It has been a while since I waxed lyrically in gloriously bad grammar and I were I 20 years younger I would apologize for both but sod it I was busy doing stuff that kinda got in … Continue reading →

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Of Munich, Good Craic, James Joyce and spacetime

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

It is that time on night when the gravitational effects of beer, Commissario Salvo Montalbano and a packet of Tayto cheese and onion crisps approach the Blogging event horizon and who am I to mess about with the fundaments of … Continue reading →

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Of beer, teenage memories and being thanked

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

As the rogue purple underpants of Saturday begin their assault on the whites-only wash cycle of Sunday destiny, and the twin buttocks of Birthdays are sucked into the malfunctioning chemical toilet of my own natal anniversary I find myself sitting  … Continue reading →

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Walking, remembering and being home

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Had a good dander with Andrew Clark today in one of our favourite Sunday Dandering places – Benevenagh on the north coast of Co.Londonderry. A short walk at 6 miles,but it is one that both stretches the thighs getting to … Continue reading →

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A thought (care of Pablo Neruda) for St Valentine’s day

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Well the 14th February is here again and shops in the UK are awash with hearts, flowers, and cards. Panicked men are even now raiding petrol stations for the card or token they have forgotten again to buy in good … Continue reading →

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My favourite famous Belgian (other than TinTin and Theo Heselmans)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

In a rather tangential conversation about the up and comming BLUG i was reminded of one of my favourite pictures of all time painted by one of my favourite artists, René Magritte who happens to be Belgian and my sort … Continue reading →

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Eulogy for Kev – Gentlefish and Scholar

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Kev” goldfish of the parish of Barrnett, Belfast today 29th January 2012. Kev was closely associated with our dear friend, colleague, ubergeek and Lego minifig model Paul Mooney. Their … Continue reading →

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Niall the youngest of the Mcdonaghs from #14 makes a promo

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Niall, my son, has taken up the challenge of becoming the “famous person” of his generation of McD’s and along with his 3 DJ chums that make up The Insanity DJ Crew they have released their first professional Promo Vid, … Continue reading →

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Of Socks, TS Eliot, relationships and reaching 25 years of married life.

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Val and I celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary tomorrow, Monday 15th August. Looking back over the 25 years it really does not seem that long, but the slow tick of the metronomes that measure our lives gives a lie to … Continue reading →

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The “Traditional” Twelfth of July

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

The 12th July or “The Glorious Twelfth” as it is known in Northern Ireland is a day when the Loyal Orange Orders celebrate …well to be honest I am not sure exactly what they celebrate, it is something to do with … Continue reading →

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