Wednesday, 4 April 2012. This longing for approval changes your behaviour, so much so that your constant striving for compliments, pats on the back and ruffles of the hair become an irritation, both to yourself and those you want to impress. That then sets off a negative spiral and cycle of gloom, worry and self-absorption which is destructive and utterly pointless. Monday, 27 June 2011.

Ballyseedy, Tralee, Co Kerry. Welcome to The Earl of Desmond Hotel. Ideal place to relax and enjoy your break. All our bedrooms have been thoughtfully designed for comfort. With 140 rooms there is choice and variety at the Earl. Enjoy our open spacious bright and welcoming foyer. With our Baby Grand Piano and bespoke furniture. With Experience, Expertise, Style and Understanding. The day dreamt will become a reality. Mature landscaped gardens to the front and rear.

Scents Inspired by Travel and Memory. Experience Our New Incense Line. Bonds the lifestyle stores by Earl of East London. Not content with working in isolation, we striv.

Musings on and from the DC neighbourhood. Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Taking our cues from that former Alaska Governor I see. Is there substance to anything anymore or it all just money and fluff? Monday, September 6, 2010. Anacostia is the place to be Friday night! Friday, August 13, 2010. Monday, August 2, 2010.

My general rants, moans about life in Britain and how I fix things. Wednesday, 14 September 2011.