Between the weather and me going through the change, I just couldn't cope with the hot flushes. To cheer me up, Jimmy booked a meal for the family as a belated birthday celebration. The owner of the pub is a bit of a gobshite, he's an old neighbour of ours, who's up his own arse … Continue reading Feeling hot hot hot
Author: Diary of a Dublin housewife
Elbow bumps
Jasons young fella was over yesterday. I haven't seen him in weeks, god bless him. Hiya nanna Ah howya son, give us a hug there. Not yet nanna, there's still a virus you know. I know all about it, sure didn't I have it meself. I know, so I don't want to get it from … Continue reading Elbow bumps
Jackie’s Army
Another legend gone,Bernie. Ah that's sad, Jimmy. I liked him. Best Ireland soccer manager we ever had. I actually enjoyed the world cups back then, Jimmy. Remember Italia '90? I remember you fecking off to the pub for every match and leaving me at home with the kids. Good times, Bernie, good times. For you … Continue reading Jackie’s Army
Chilly
Maisie is still keeping up with the neighbours on Wattsapp... Did I tell you, Mrs. Carney's youngest is home. The chap that went to Australia? How many times has he gone and come back? Three, they've started calling him Boomerang. He's home ages, it's the other son that's home now, you know, young Chilly? Chilly?Where … Continue reading Chilly
Banana bread and designer masks.
Things that are getting on my wick during lockdown : 1 : People baking their own banana bread. 2 : People cooking fabulous meals from what's in the bottom of their fridges, ( Thanks, Jamie Oliver) 3 : People crocheting blankets. 4 : People making their own designer masks. 5 : People running/jogging/cycling in the … Continue reading Banana bread and designer masks.
Reflections of AtoZ
The middle of May and we're still in the middle of this Pandemic. My AtoZ was my daily conversations with my family, how we were getting through the covid19 days, spending time together without killing each other. It was nice, for a while. The first few weeks, I was in isolation and so wrecked, I … Continue reading Reflections of AtoZ
Yesterday once more
This pandemic is giving us a lot of time to reminisce. I was just thinking of this conversation I had with Jimmy. Would you like to be young again Jimmy?I am young.Younger then.Like a teenager?Yeah.No wayWhy not?It’s all too much trouble Ber.How do you mean?All that hanging around with your mates. Chatting up girls, trying … Continue reading Yesterday once more
Zoom #AprilAtoZ
Secrets and lies, it's all happening at Bernie's Zoom party.
You’ve gotta have friends #AprilAtoZ
Bernie is considering a change of lifestyle. 'Considering' being the operative word.
Xanax #AprilAtoZ
Do you think the doctor would prescribe me some xanax? Why do you want that shite? Me nerves are in bits with this pandemic. It could be the booze. Fuck off. Well,you have been drinking more than usual. Says you. I don't have a drink every night. You're a saint, anyway,a glass of wine relaxes … Continue reading Xanax #AprilAtoZ
