Bright... What’s brighter than the sun, even if it’s a mosaic representation photographed on a rainy day in Dublin? Today’s Photo Friday Challenge: Bright, taken in a parking alley near Grafton Street in Dublin,...

Look Both Ways... Look both ways, keep an open mind, try something different. Such are the attitudes de riguer when traveling to a different culture, at least, if one wants to grow by going outside the familiar. When I ventured to Ireland for a horizon-expanding 10 days, I knew I’d experience things different...

Postcards from Ireland... Some random, “postcard” images of Ireland. (Click images for larger...

Just Like New Orleans... One fond memory of pre-Katrina New Orleans is the street statue performers who plied their art in hopes of earning a few coins from tourists. These artists were remarkably skilled at remaining motionless for long periods of time. On Grafton Street in Dublin, I watched these three similar performers...

When in Dublin…... …do as the Dubliners do, which in our case meant enjoy the pubs! While the Irish generally bemoan their reputation as drinkers, the fact is they have a pub culture that serves them well both as social gathering spots and places to find really “lovely” brews. No doubt much of...