My usual Friday morning SuperValu grocery order is delivered around 11am by the familiar and jovial Ciarán. I’ve learned to expect a call from SuperValu beforehand around 8:15-8:30 to inform me of any unavailable items and ask if I want any substitutions. I think there’s only been one week when everything I ordered was in stock and delivered. This week only a few items are...

It’s two weeks until Christmas! With no plans solidified for the holidays here in Dublin, I decided to book a trip to visit my friend O. in Strasbourg, France over New Year’s, Dec 28 – Jan 3. The last time I was in Strasbourg was in 2018 for my 45th birthday. Strasbourg is known for its famous Christmas markets, but unfortunately those aren’t happening this year due...

Brexit is dominating headlines. As the final days count down until the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on January 1, Ireland has been at the forefront of the last minute negotiations. Thankfully today Boris Johnson backed down from his previous hardline approach that would have violated international law and the “Northern Ireland Protocol” as previously agreed between...