Is That Eejit Never Off the Radio?

Still all a-flutter from last week's Newstalk appearance, I will be on Shannonside Radio's Joe Finnegan Show tomorrow morning at 10am-ish, talking about not watching TV. My appearance on Morning Ireland, discussing the Passenger Pigeon cannot now be far away.

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Newstalk This Morning

Well that was a novel experience. I said more or less everything I wanted to this morning, but if I may, a few final observations:I didn't pay very much attention to the original "Waters hates blogs" kerfuffle, and decided to appear on the show after being invited by Newstalk.

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When the cat’s away…

Last night, unexpectedly, I was called by Newstalk's Breakfast Show and asked how I thought the electorate were reacting to the personal attacks between Enda Kenny and Bertie Ahern. Firstly, I pointed out that my record of reading the mind of the electorate is similar to my success at becoming heavyweight champion of the world.

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Tips for New Dads.

1. When making up bottles, count the formula scoops on your fingers as you put them in. Don't think you'll be able to count to eight unaided.

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New Year In

A quiet evening in for this boy, minding his smaller boy. If you're around, leave a comment to let us know what explosive party spectacular we're missing. The more unlikely, the better.

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Brain Stuffing

An idle moment, a quiet chance for a moment of introspection in the eye of the storm. An opportunity to examine some of the things which have drifted through my mind in the midst of travel and teething, family and food. Transition Times, Indo, Examiner.

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Manky Toys R Us

I am about to head away from the teeming Metropolis to spend Christmas in the place the back of beyond goes to get away from it all. Concerning Internet connection; in all liklihood there will be none. And, although family illnesses have meant that I have been mostly incommunicado anyway for the month of December, I will be much further off the grid than usual.

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