What kept you,Bernie? I had to drop in to Jimmy's ma on the way. For what? Jimmy asked me to check on her because he got delayed in work and won't get there until after lunch. How is she? She's not too bad. I just made her a cup of tea and a sandwich. Where … Continue reading Torn between two mothers
Author: Diary of a Dublin housewife
Golden Gee
I don't know who's worse sometimes, Jimmy or me ma 🙄 Your ma rang when you were out,Bernie What did she want?Just a chat I think. She was going on about one of her dead friends.Who?Betty Brown.She hasn't got a friend called Betty Brown.Oh, maybe it was Betty Black, I dunno. Died a dew days … Continue reading Golden Gee
In my heart it’s spring…
Wouldn't it wear you out all the same, Bernie?What,ma?Winter.It would.Dark days, darker nights.The cold and rain.January is the worst, it's never ending.It's a whole season in itself.It'd put years on you. Will it ever end?What,January, Bernie.It's February,ma.Is it?The 7th.You just get so used to January, you forget other months exist.Well, its over since last Monday.Thanks … Continue reading In my heart it’s spring…
Remember me
Jimmy's ma is getting more forgetful lately. Howya, Lily.Who are you?I'm Bernie.Jack's sister?No, Jimmy's wife.Jimmy?Your son, James. James is in London working. He's home.Since when?1985.No one told me.He's just putting the kettle on.I'd better get his room ready.No need, Lily.But his bed is not made.Have a cuppa first, then I'll help you.If that young one … Continue reading Remember me
Betty white
Im not well, Bernie. I think I'm on my way.Where?My way out.Why are you going out if you're not well, ma?I'm not going out.You just said...You know what I meant.What's wrong with you?I just don't feel myself, maybe I have the covid.You haven't got covid.Maybe I should do an astringent test.Ma, you've done an astrig … Continue reading Betty white
Hazelnut
To say Whitney was excited to go clubbing after so long was a bit of an understatement 😏
No Time to die
Are you going out again tonight, Jimmy?What do you mean, again?Third time this week.Are you keeping count now?I am, yeah. Sure weren't the pubs closed for long enough, I'm just catching up, Bernie.You're well caught up by now, sure you're never out of the place.The pub industry is hanging on by a thread, hon. Don't … Continue reading No Time to die
Blue Origin
Maisie is a big Star Trek fan so she was all excited to see her hero Captain Kirk head into space yesterday... There he is, Bernie. Isn't he gorgeous? Lovely ma. D'ye know he's older than me. Can you imagine me flying into space at this age? I can't imagine you walking to Spar, ma; … Continue reading Blue Origin
Kin
So, did you watch it?What?That new programme on the telly last night. 'KIN', I told you it was starting.Oh right, I did yeah.What did you think?A bit like 'Love/Hate' for south siders, well according to Jimmy anyway.It's no wonder young ones are lured into drugs. But the young ones don't get to live in the … Continue reading Kin
Child of Prague
A few years ago, pre covid ( those were the days) me ma rang me one morning... Bernie, can you ask one of your lads to drop over. I need them to get into the attic for me.What do you want from the attic ma?My child of Prague.For what?Mrs. Byrnes grand daughter is getting married … Continue reading Child of Prague
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