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The Moth – Masterful Storytelling
When I lived in New York City I used to constantly seek out different creative nights and events to inspire me. One event that kept me coming back was The Moth. A themed night of storytelling, where people from the audience came up and told true stories about themselves and their lives. No subject was […]
Hike around Howth Head
Every year a gang of us hike around Howth Head to mark my friend Sean’s birthday. Moving your body out in the fresh air really clears the head and sharpens the creative focus when I return to my desk.
An Actual Conversation on YouTube – comedy sketch
Back in the day, at my monthly Brownbread Mixtape variety show, I would regularly write radio-style sketches for our resident sketch troupe The Brownbread Players (Gus McDonagh, Eva Bartley & Sean McDonagh). The show was always themed, and on this occasion the theme was “Do you speak my language?”, so I decided to find inspiration […]
Swedish Stamps with John Bauer illustrations
In a dusty old box lies a pile of old stamps in mint condition. This gorgeous set of Swedish stamps among them. Evocative, eerie, mythical illustrations by the legendary Swedish artist John Bauer leaping out at me from the perforated postage stamps.
Chalkboard Quote #1 – Tina Fey on being creatively brave
I have an old chalkboard that I recently hung on the door to my office. I thought it might be interesting to occasionally write quotes that connect with me on the chalkboard. Subtle prompts and boosts to my creative confidence every time I enter the room. Then I thought it might be fun to share […]
Paradise in the Picturehouse
Rummaging through old boxes this evening and I came across this cassette. This was the first album I ever bought. The Stunning were a great Irish band and this album was a glorious mix of melancholy ballads and rocking tunes. A really Irish album in the best way. It evokes such fond memories. Sitting in […]
100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying
Happy New Year to you all. I’m sure many of you have resolutions and intentions for the year ahead, and sometimes they can feel a little overwhelming. With that in mind, I loved this list in The Guardian about 100 simple little ways to inspire and aspire to a better life. Feels more manageable and […]
One year. Zero drinks
This day last year I had my last drink. No major reason other than the idea of pausing for a bit. A few weeks became a few months, which became a year. I’m not gonna preach about any major revelations but I can say it has been a benefit in general. Sobriety gives you a […]
