The Doyle birthday season continues, with Annette (the glamorous sister) celebrating her 50th birthday last week. I missed the party and a weekend of celebrations (that's what jobhunting will cost you) but I'm assured the last party-goer departed at 9am the following morning. Annette is the person who introduced me … Continue reading Family Birthdays – Annette
Author: maireaddoyle
top ten books
Imagine your child, your god-child, or perhaps a child you know will become the leader of the free world, can only ever read ten books in their lifetime. What would those books be? Thanks to all who contributed to the experiment. I received some wonderful lists from people, many of whom also gave their reasons … Continue reading top ten books
culture shock – wildlife
Everything in the country is trying to kill you. Crocodiles, jellyfish, man-eating sharks, baby-eating dingoes, not to mention the six species of stinging tree, five of the world’s seven most deadly snakes and the nine most poisonous spiders in the world. Spiders come as big as you like. I have discovered that the three most … Continue reading culture shock – wildlife
Willy LitFest
Yesterday I participated in the Williamstown Literary Festival. On stage. As a competitor. I didn't mean to: I thought I had volunteered to read out some other person's work, but apparently I had put my name forward to read my own piece. Later it was further clarified that I would be reading out my offering … Continue reading Willy LitFest
Máiréad Doyle 