Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Box Car Willie And Johnny Cash

Posted on February 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Pure Americana. A train whistle sounds and a freight train goes past this house. I love it! As the great Box Car Willie put it “I love the Sound of a whistle”. Everytime I hear it, I think Johnny Cash … Continue reading →

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Oh My God! They Moved Ellis Island

Posted on February 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Texas…5.15am….11.15am there. Heard its snowing there. I arrived here 6pm in temps of 74 degrees. Not sure of threats Fahrenheit or Centigrade….as the number is strange to me. The most noticeable thing was just how BROWN the grass is. I … Continue reading →

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Journalist Dies

Posted on February 2, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I heard that Malcom Brodie, the Sports Journalist has died. Never really liked him, pompous man who was always rabbiting on about the 1958 Norn Iron World Cup team, George Best Ansd an exciting game between Glentoran and Linfield at … Continue reading →

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New Politics NI

Posted on January 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Some of you bloggers might be interested in this. I got a tweet from a new organisation NewPolitics NI. They will soon be setting up a website and inviting contributions from people who believe in a “shared future”. All sounds … Continue reading →

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Pacifists Or Spivs?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Ever watch Dads Army? Can’t say that I was a big fan but it is certainly classic TV. It actually looks better now than it did in the 1970s. But here is a thought that occurred to me after watching … Continue reading →

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TV Mike…But Seriously

Posted on January 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

When you’re the leader of a political party, it is not helpful to have a nickname like TV Mike. It implies Shallowness. It implies Charm without Substance. But I think that is unfair to Mike Nesbitt. So no cheap shots…this … Continue reading →

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Name Dropping And The Ulster Tatler

Posted on January 30, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

There’re are few things good abouvi getting a tooth extracted. But reading the Ulster Tatler always cheers me up. A monthly magazine that covers the social scene in Norn Iron….with receptions and gala events….and pages of glossy photographs of people … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party…Cross Community????

Posted on January 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

According to an Alliance Party apologist on Slugger O’Toole, I am “rattled” by David Ford. ….which reminds me that I am going over to my local hospital casualty department today. Some minor injuries sustained today when I was savaged by … Continue reading →

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I Am Now Policy Director At Alliance Party!!!!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Well here is a turn up for the book. To be honest, I didnt think I had so much influence in the Alliance Party. And frankly I thought they detested me. They have always given me that impression. But here … Continue reading →

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Irish News: David Ford Squeaks Out!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

My boycott of newspapers is now eight weeks old. I have not of course read the story myself but I understand from Slugger O’Toole that there is an interview with David Ford, Leader of the Alliance Party in today’s Irish … Continue reading →

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