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
Christmas
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
Neighbourhood watch
I bumped into Danny De Vito on the way back from the shops. Well actually, I was passing his house and he was in his garden hanging the star of Bethlehem on his pergola. I was trying not to make eye contact but he ran out when he saw me. Hello there. Bernie isn't it? … Continue reading Neighbourhood watch
Nine Weeks
Last weeks government announcement didn't go down too well in our house. Nine more weeksNine fucking weeks.It's not funny anymore, Jimmy.It was never funny, Bernie.But it's less funny than it was the first time.Closing the pubs wasn't funny.But we thought it was only for a couple of months.If only we knew.At least we had good … Continue reading Nine Weeks
The most wonderful time of the year #endoflevel5
Everyone is fond of the drink except me ma...according to her that is.
Penney’s Hun
So, today we begin level five lockdown. Penney's is closed now for six weeks, and after yesterdays shopping spree, I'm not even sure if its enough time for them to get new stock in for Christmas. So what did you buy, Whitney?Pyjamas, For who?For everyone?Who's everyone?Da, Kylie, Jason, J.R. Koko, me two nannies, Beyoncé, Leanne...You … Continue reading Penney’s Hun
Tenerife
I think we should cancel Tenerife, Bernie. You think? I thought you cancelled that weeks ago? No, I was waiting to see how things panned out. You can see how things panned out,Jimmy. It seems to be getting worse, not better. The numbers are increasing every day, Bernie. We're going nowhere this side of Christmas, … Continue reading Tenerife
Diary of a Dublin Housewife 