A Sad Day for America
Growing up in Spokane a conservative part of Washington State my political views leaned towards the conservative side of the spectrum. In defense of that statement, during my lifetime the Republicans in office weren’t that bad. Sure, one was a bit of an idiot, but…
Getting Caught Riding Bikes Through Red Lights
It’s late at night on a Thursday, and I’m in the Temple Bar section of Dublin. I have to work in the morning, it’s January, cold, and luckily not raining. It was about a 20-minute walk to my apartment or I could half that by…
Open for Late Night Business
“Open for Business?” “What?” I responded, not entirely sure what she had said with my headphones on. “Open for business?” “Oh… No, thanks.” The canal near my apartment is lined with grass, a walkway for pedestrians, and a bicycle lane. It also has a series…
Cultural Differences
Moving from the US people often ask me my opinion on the cultural differences between Ireland and the US. It’s hard to compare the countries as a whole, due to the cultural differences within each region of each country. Just like there are cultural differences…
One Month Down
It’s crazy to think that I have already been here for one month, it still feels like I have just arrived. Some of that can be attributed to the fact that I am still living in temporary housing, and only now beginning the process of…
The high Cost of Dog Ownership
People often don’t take into account the cost of pet ownership when they first get one. Expenses like food, treats, toys, and shots. There can also be the costs of illnesses or injury. All this can add up over time. I’ve had my fair share…
Alone with Your Thoughts
One of the things about being on a motorcycle road trip by yourself is you spend a lot of time alone with your thoughts. Yes, you can put some headphones in and rock out, or lean your crotch against the vibrating tank, but both those…
Travel Without Pet
When it comes to planning a vacation, or going on vacation, not much about it stresses me except for one thing. I don’t worry about the flight, where I’m going to stay, how much money to bring, or even the language barrier. The one thing I…
Damn Dog!
Sad Drugged Eyes A couple of weeks ago I noticed a lump on my dog’s hip. It kind of felt like someone had taken one of those stress balls and slipped it under the skin. Last week a friend of mine felt it and commented…
