Archive for the ‘Nichola's Week’ Category
The politician’s promise
It’s a cynical view, I admit, but amongst those close to me we often use the ‘politician’s promise’ defense when we want to say no to something.
Contemptuous Kilkenny vandals and the ugly hotel from hell
I know it’s good to accentuate the positive and ignore the negative. I know that it’s in all our interests to ‘talk up’ the city and I’m all for putting a positive spin on the place.
Stupid Thoughts
I’m sure I’m not alone in loving Bank Holiday weekends with the luxury of the extra day off.
Some thoughts on Education
The recent release of the 2010 Leaving Certificate results had the papers, the TV and the radio milking the education debate from every angle.
The Happy Divorce
I hate having to buy greeting cards because my mild neurotic tendencies mean I can spend ages reading all the cards in an attempt to find the perfect one.
A smile and Tony Bennett beats the rain and cold!
I was at the Tony Bennett concert at the Marquee in Cork last Thursday night and it rained all evening.
The Power of Belief
I don’t panic easily or I don’t get excited quickly; I’m a slow burn.
Compare and Contrast
‘Compare and contrast’ was a very popular English essay mechanic during my secondary school years.