Signing back up with the casting agency isn't going as well as it did when I was younger So, how did the audition go? I don't know, Julie. Do you not think you got the part? Not at all. Why not? To be honest, I think I'm too young to get it. How old do … Continue reading Magic Moments
Author: Diary of a Dublin housewife
Spectacular
I got a call from the agency, Jimmy. What agency would that be,Bernie? The casting agency of course, what other agency would it be? Well the way you've been nosing behind those net curtains for the past month, I wouldn't be surprised if it was the FBI or Scotland yard looking for your expertise on … Continue reading Spectacular
Sponge Bob
I was telling Julie about Buster. Who? Bobby Higgins up the road... You know, Buster. Oh you mean Sponge Bob? What? That's what they call him in the pub cos he's always scrounging pints. Anyway, he's claiming from the council because he tripped on a crack in the path. The only thing cracked is himself. … Continue reading Sponge Bob
Busted
Hey Bernie, what's the latest? Howya Julie. Danny says Jasper has people watching the gaff. Stop it, Bernie. What kind of people? The dodgy kind I suppose. I reckon Jasper is as bent as fuck. Ah now, my nerves would be gone. Have you seen anyone dodgy? Only Buster Higgins from number nine tottering home … Continue reading Busted
Whistling Dixie
Julie rang me for a chat last night... I've been meaning to ask you, Bernie. What ever happened with the Delilah one? Who? Danny from across the road's sister. Delilah was her cat. Oh right, the one the husband killed. Allegedly. Well, whatever her name is. Any sign? It's Denise. I've never seen her. I'm … Continue reading Whistling Dixie
January, sick and tired you’ve been hanging on me
Is it over yet? That year long month after Christmas When rain and wind and bills are the only constant When the ceiling leaks and mice move in to keep warm You book a flight, to escape Dreaming of beach walks and outdoor pints Dining to the sound of the ocean waves Escaping the January … Continue reading January, sick and tired you’ve been hanging on me
Why Why Why Delilah
Danny has a twin Danny who? Danny across the road She's a girl and she lives in England with her coercive husband that's where Danny and Marlene were for Christmas Well she did live in England They rescued her and brought her home, she's moving in with Marlene. Her husband doesn't know yet but Danny … Continue reading Why Why Why Delilah
The Great Escape
I met Danny today, haven't seen him or Marlene in ages. So, how was Christmas Dan? I never saw a bit of you, and not a decco in sight. Big change from last year. At least you didn't have to call the police for the three wise men. Ah stop, don't remind me. Mortified I … Continue reading The Great Escape
Perfect Christmas
Are all my Perfect Christmases in the past?
Away in a manger
The lads are giving it some welly across the road but it's still a building site, with diggers arriving and skips leaving throughout the day. What Danny said was a granny flat for his ma, seems to be turning into Tajh Mahal. I can't see the Christmas deccos going up early this year. God only … Continue reading Away in a manger
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