January 2009
63 posts
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– Lotto Lucky Dip number for Sat 31 Jan 09
Based on a true story
The writing exercise [c/o Bernie McGill] included the poem ‘We are living’ by Brendan Kennelly.
We are living
In ceiling, floor and windows,
We are given to where we have been.
This white door will always open
On what our hands have touched,
Our eyes have seen.
Consider this line: ‘We are given to where we have been’. What do you think of the idea that we leave a...
Writing as Spiritual Practice →
~ by Zen master Mary Jaksch
Tomorrow night. Write to Be Heard poetry CD... →
- a unique collection where published poets like Ann Zell, Dan Eggs and Paul Maddern, are featured alongside new and emerging talent. From their spoken words, we are given new views of the city through the voices and accents of this changing place.
Automatic Writing →
- is the process, or product, of writing material that does not come from the conscious thoughts of the writer. The writer’s hand forms the message, and the person is unaware of what will be written. It is sometimes done in a trance state. Other times the writer is aware (not in a trance) of their surroundings, but the actions of their writing hand.
Add a Word Count Button to Microsoft Word - [PC... →
The missing word was beauty.
‘Earth to Heaven, Ashes to Beauty, Dust to Destiny’
The missing word?
At the funeral yesterday instead of minister saying ,Earth to Earth,Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust.
He said ‘Earth to Heaven, _ _ _ _ _ _ to Ashes, Dust to Destiny’
I can’t remember what the missing word is, any ideas?
RIP Boddie
I’d a strange day today. It’s not every day I go to a funeral.The funeral was held in a church that I’d attended a few times as a child, mainly when I was on holiday on the North Antrim coast.My cousin had thought that there wouldn’t be too many people at his mothers funeral, but the church was packed. I’m not too comfortable in church services so I managed to spend...
Belfast Book Festival programme [pdf] →
Dreaming Arm Nominated for Irish Blog Award →
- it wasn’t me, I didn’t nominate Ciaran the cyber-comedian for the best humour blog category. Though a few stand up routines blogged wouldn’t go amiss, Ciaran the cyber-comedian.
“Some rhyme a neebor’s name to lash;
Some rhyme (vain thought!) for...”
– Robert Burns Quotes.
Being Franc about it.
It states on the BBC website, it’s policy about advertising…
The BBC is not permitted to carry advertising or sponsorship on its public services. This keeps them independent of commercial interests and ensures that they can be run instead to serve the general public interest.
Yet, BBC Northern Ireland tonight start a new four part wedding proposal series set in Northern Ireland...
Thought for the week, maybe
The most powerful politician in the world is black.The best golfer in the world is black. The fastest racing driver in the world is black… Michael Jackson must be kicking himself. via popbitch
Writers get creative juices flowing →
- and I’m looking forward to reading the work [ soon to be published in the Mid Ulster Mail] by Carol Doey, Maura Johnston, Sean Toner, Nellie McGurk, Gwen Tener, Gerry MacAuley, Des Chada, Alan Wilson and Malcolm Duffy.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/ →
- yeah everyone has a blog these days!
“I cannot accurately describe the feeling of pleasure that a Cadbury’s Creme Egg...”
– Cadbury’s Creme Eggs « It Just Makes Me Happy
What is there in Belfast?
I sent Mr Nolan from the British Broadcasting Corporation who hosts the BIGGEST SHOW IN THE COUNTRY, an electronic mail message, it read…
Hi Mr Nolan, You were talking about Belfast earlier and how you don’t need to leave it, apart from your trips abroad. What is there in Belfast? A city with a fairground attraction beside a City Hall that’s closed.Roadworks on the way in to...
Blue Monday?
So some psychologist somewhere carried out some research with some people and concluded that today is the most depressing day of the year.I don’t believe it! I mean I’ve an auntie that was expected to be buried on Saturday and she’s still living.The Da-in-law who recently has had a few overnight stays at the Ulster Hospital has been moved to a different ward and is getting out...
“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of...”
– Martin Luther King
Irish Writers protest at decision to cut writers... →
Sunday Strife
Two of the most annoying ‘celebs’ in Northern Ireland are featured in the Sunday Life today.One that makes me turn off Radio Ulster in the afternoon and another that puts me off watching Coronation Street.
On the front page we’ve Julian Simmons who I find so annoying.He claims because he’s gay he’s been SPAT at in the street.
He said: “I was standing at traffic...
Screaming Room →
- the creation of Bill Taylor and Brian Mulholland, two of Northern Ireland�s freshest and upcoming filmmakers. The whole concept began as an endeavour to enter a short horror film competition and escalated from there.
Armed with their trusty pens, they both set about creating horror short films that escaped the normal conventions such as vampires, werewolves etc, and decided to focus on new and...
The Voyage: life with autism in Northern Ireland:... →
- Keep it up Sharon, Well Done!
CRAFTING THE SHORT STORY - A WRITING WORKSHOP WITH...
BALLYEAMON BARN WRITERS GROUP PRESENTS
CRAFTING THE SHORT STORY A WRITING WORKSHOP WITH TERESA GODFREY
Saturday 7th February 2009 10 30 a m - 4.30 p m Ballyeamon Barn 127 Ballyemon Road, Cushendall, Co Antrim BT44 0QP Workshop fee: £30 (£25 concession) including lunch, tea and coffee.
For bookings please contact Liz Weir liz@lizweir.net Tel: 028 21758451
CRAFTING THE SHORT...
Write Weekly | Poem : Better to Give →
- a must read and ‘comment on’ poem @ a new blog entitled Write Weekly. Welcome to the blogosphere D :-)
Twitter / Wossy →
- I am now following Wossy on Twitter
The Plagiarism Checker →
Bloggers Meetup at Comfort Hotel Antrim (Friday... →
… for bloggers in Northern Ireland who just want to - Chat - have a cuppa - Chat - have something to eat - Chat - have a drink - Chat… “drop in and say ‘Hello’ for 5 minutes or stay and ‘Chat’ for hours”
ByeBush →
- when Barak Obama takes the oath of office at the Presidential Inauguration take a photograph, put it on the internet and go to Twitter sending a message tagged #byebush
The Best Job In The World →
- writing a blog and feeding tropical fish…
'Oh so quiet '
For months everything is ‘Oh so quiet’. I’ll not hear a cheep from my family until someone is ill or someone dies.Then it’s e-mails and text messages continually.I’m expecting more today as a relative of mine is ill and not expected to live too long. I find it a bit strange that I’ve already got the details of where the funeral service and burial will be even...
Things I have done since I stopped blogging |... →
-the comeback tour.
LVF to offer Some Services for a Fee →
- I’ve been living in Northern Ireland for far too long. What do you think I thought when I read that headline?
BBC Writersroom Roadshows →
- Belfast 5:30pm - 7:00pm Thursday 29 January Studio One Broadcasting House Ormeau Avenue Belfast
Surviving Gazza →
- I watched most of this programme last night. It’s sad to see how one mans addiction and selfishness can have that effect on his family. Also how such a talented footballer ends up nearly a laughing stock. I’m sure he’ll not be the last though.
Twitter / David_Todd →
…and is a twit and has been a twit from way back in the early 60’s.
Dave →
- also on Bebo (at his age)
David Todd | MySpace.com →
- yeah, I’m on MySpace again.
New Year, New Websites.
It seems everywhere I turn a new website has been launched.From Norn Iron we have…
Your Video Memory is a website to help newlyweds keep in touch with their guests.
Yourvideomemory.com was set up in Ireland by Graham and Claire Little after they tried but failed to find a video kiosk provider for their own wedding in August 2008.
Graham has worked in media for seven years, producing and...
January Cool Teacher of the Month: Meet Mr. C →
Sad news
The headline read “Horror plunge skydiver found dead in his car” I thought it couldn’t be the guy who survived a 100 foot parachute fall. Sadly it was him, the Northern Irish skydiver Paul McMahon from Castlederg.
Back in July Mr McMahon incredibly survived, despite plummeting 100ft from the ground during a parachute jump in the California desert, where he had spent a week...
stevesaylor.net →
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