by DMcGirr | Nov 2, 2014 | Writing
Three fingered Kit Kat The whole concept of ‘culture shock’ can be kind of hard to explain. Most people that have ventured outside their own country for vacations have likely not even encountered culture shock, as they’ve exposed themselves to similar circumstances...
by DMcGirr | Nov 2, 2014 | Writing
Religious Breakfast Cereal When entering a grocery store, or any shopping establishment, you have a general idea of what will be on offer. Usually if you walk the perimeter you’ll find your grocery staples like your bread milk, eggs and whatnot. Within the aisles is...
by DMcGirr | Nov 1, 2014 | Table Polishing, Writing
Yes, very aware I haven’t updated this blog for a long time, and the explanation for that shall come in due time. But right now this is an announcement for what’s happening here, this month. Over on Facebook I’ve been involved in a photo series...
by DMcGirr | Sep 9, 2011 | Politics, Real life sort of stuff, Writing
I don’t usually post political stuff to this blog, so I may need for you all to indulge me. I’m pretty vocal on my Twitter, Google Plus and Facebook accounts when it comes to politics, especially American politics. The main reason behind my fascination is...
by DMcGirr | Jan 25, 2011 | Poetry
I’d like to share with you one of my all time favourite poems. In times I find myself challenged, or less than stalwart I read this poem and everything is better. It reminds me to keep calm and carry on. If by Rudyard Kipling IF you can keep your head when all...
by DMcGirr | Dec 7, 2010 | Love, Real life sort of stuff, Writing
So, there’s this thing called National Novel Writing Month and I entered. National Novel Writing Month is held over the course of November, and you’ve got 30 days to write a 50,000 word novel. I entered, with an idea that I’ve had for a while and I...
