Why Why Why Delilah

January 20, 2026 ~ Diary of a Dublin housewife ~ 1 Comment

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

Neighbourhood watch

December 10, 2024December 12, 2024 ~ Diary of a Dublin housewife ~ 4 Comments

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

Maisie

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 ~ Diary of a Dublin housewife ~ 11 Comments

Ma found out that I had the virus, she was livid. I can't believe you didn't tell me. Tell you what? (shite, I knew she'd go mad) You know what. You had the covid and never told me, your own mother. I didn't want to worry you ma. I'm your mother, worrying is what mothers … Continue reading Maisie

Party Central #AtoZChallenge

April 23, 2019October 2, 2020 ~ Diary of a Dublin housewife ~ 3 Comments

Me and Jimmy went away for a few days over the Easter break. I'd been up to me eyes with me ma and work and the whole lot. I warned my lot not to be having any parties. 'Not at all ma' they said. 'You go and enjoy yourself, everything will be cool here, you … Continue reading Party Central #AtoZChallenge

That’s snow way to treat a lady

March 8, 2018 ~ Diary of a Dublin housewife ~ 8 Comments

So storm Emma has fecked off, the beast has gone back east and homes all over Ireland has enough loaves of bread in their freezers to do them until next Christmas. It was fun while it lasted. We didn't starve, we didn't eat each other...except metaphorically of course, we trudged to the pub in our … Continue reading That’s snow way to treat a lady

Memories and lounging pants

February 2, 2018September 30, 2025 ~ Diary of a Dublin housewife ~ 4 Comments

I'm just sitting here having a coffee. The house is silent and I'm on my own for once. Jason has just left. I remember the days when I didn't have a minute to myself ,when the kids were younger and having to watch them like a hawk, trying to keep them away from drink, drugs … Continue reading Memories and lounging pants