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

Feeling hot hot hot

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

The fourteen year old virgin

This is an actual conversation that I over heard between two young girls on a very bus last Saturday. I'm still not the better of it... Are you still  with Cory? Yeah. D'ye love him? Yeah, I suppose, whatever love is. Did you love him when you were with him? Yeah, I mean, he's really … Continue reading The fourteen year old virgin

Talking to myself

Sometimes, you're the only one who'll listen...   Morning Bernie Alright Bernadette How's things? Grand Any news? Nothing? You? You don't look the best Bernie You're not looking too hot yourself Ber I'm knackered to be honest I know how you feel, it's this bloody... ...diet Ah I'm sick of it now Me too. All … Continue reading Talking to myself

Obituary of a dieting housewife #AtoZChallenge

Best know for her love of karaoke and vodka shots, Bernie Rose Violet lived a full and happy life...until she decided to go on a diet. ''That was the day the music died for me'' Bernie said, as she nibbled on a celery stick, and sipped her low cal iced water with a dash of … Continue reading Obituary of a dieting housewife #AtoZChallenge