Monthly Archives: May 2019

So Euros…How Was It For You?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

The Euro Campaign is over. I have not blogged much. Too busy on Slugger with the usual regiment of Sinn Féin bots and Alliance Party trolls. I have been in Coalisland, Dungannon, Carrickfergus and spent a few hours in Derry yesterday … Continue reading →

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Only A Grandfather Will Know

Posted on May 17, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

I have been feeling nostalgic recently. I suppose it is true that at a certain point, your entire life flashes before you. Sixty years ago last month, my paternal grandfather died. I was almost 7 years old. One of the … Continue reading →

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Local Elections 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

This was a more interesting election than most. And with a lot of aspects, it is to be expected that there will be a lot of “Spinning”. I will “spin” it my way over a series of posts here. The … Continue reading →

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I Will Vote SDLP

Posted on May 1, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Tomorrow I will vote SDLP. Basically we vote for parties that represent our unique combination of high ideals and not-so-high self interest. People on the “left” have more ideals than people on the right. People on the right have more … Continue reading →

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Lost Lives…People I Knew

Posted on May 1, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Last night, I was talking to my sister on the phone. She has lived in London for forty one years and we talked about my visit to Milltown Cemetery on Good Friday and the old neighbourhood in Greater Ballymurphy/Upper Springfield.. She mentioned Fr … Continue reading →

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