The following series of tales and affairs took place over an 11 day period in November, 2018. I travelled to the east African nation of Ethiopia with my cousin Elaine, her husband Niall and their two sons. They had adopted their older son (9) from Ethiopia about eight years ago and were bringing him over … Continue reading Author’s Note
Part 1: Addis, briefly.
* It is recommended that you scan over the Author's Note before continuing. This will add a level of context that will be important throughout the following series. “So one should pass through this tiny fragment of time in tune with nature, and leave it gladly, as an olive might fall when ripe, blessing the … Continue reading Part 1: Addis, briefly.
Part 2: Tuk City
*If this is your first time reading the 'Where the Happy Folk Live' series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. A lesson in military herding… Bank jobs and fat stacks… Alien invasions… A moment of unadulterated regret... Day 2. The 15 minute journey from the hotel to our airport was an overload of information. … Continue reading Part 2: Tuk City
Part 3: North Country
*If this is your first time reading the 'Where the Happy Folk Live' series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. “What we seek is a new and a different way of life.” - Selassie This is a world of utter contrast to my own and nothing makes any sense to me. It is without … Continue reading Part 3: North Country
Part 4: The Lammergeier
*If this is your first time reading the ‘Where the Happy Folk Live’ series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. “This - is now my way - where is yours”? Thus did I answer those who asked me "the way”. For the way - it does not exist!” -Nietzsche The Lammergeier swoops and dives … Continue reading Part 4: The Lammergeier
Part 5: The Children of Quha-Zab-Zaba
*If this is your first time reading the ‘Where the Happy Folk Live’ series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. How am I to be creative? Nature knows only one answer to that: Through a child (the gift of love). - Jung Monday morning was not unlike Sunday. The sun rose like clockwork and … Continue reading Part 5: The Children of Quha-Zab-Zaba
Part 6: An Ox’s Tale
*If this is your first time reading the ‘Where the Happy Folk Live’ series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. No one knows me in the morning... No one sees me go walking by… And if I listen while no one answers, the winds can only echo a goodbye…- Frank Too long has passed since the last … Continue reading Part 6: An Ox’s Tale
Part 7: Alpha & Omega
*If this is your first time reading the ‘Where the Happy Folk Live’ series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. I am truly embarrassed at how long it has taken to publish this volume. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give … Continue reading Part 7: Alpha & Omega
Part 8: Where the Happy Folk Live
*If this is your first time reading the ‘Where the Happy Folk Live’ series, it is recommended you read Part 1 first. Long drive back to Gonder... A brunch like no other... Mass food poisoning... Oil merchants, fishermen and extortionate beer... ...excuse the lack of photos; I ran out of card space. To preach … Continue reading Part 8: Where the Happy Folk Live
Confusion & Confidence: An #IREXIT Story
The left aren’t the only culprits of pseudo politics in the validation generation. Around 400 people turned out to the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall yesterday calling for Ireland to leave the European Union. The afternoon was chaired by former government hopeful Kate Lawlor, who hosted a number of spokespeople for the ‘Irexit’ movement; a campaign to … Continue reading Confusion & Confidence: An #IREXIT Story
Thousands of Demonstrators Gather for Counter-Papal Mass in Dublin City Centre
Emotions ran high in the North City centre last Sunday as thousands gathered outside the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square to demonstrate against clerical abuse during Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland. The ‘Stand4Truth’ rally, fronted by Colm O’Gorman, assembled outside the GPO on O’Connell Street at approximately 2pm before migrating north to Parnell Square … Continue reading Thousands of Demonstrators Gather for Counter-Papal Mass in Dublin City Centre
Aronofsky pulls no punches in ‘Mother!’
(SPOILER-FREE) Acting: 8/10 Writing/Plot: 10/10 Directing: 10/10 Production: 8/10 Aronofsky’s pyscho-thriller has been the subject of vast attention since its release earlier this month, but such attention has been infested with controversy. Despite a relatively shambolic box office performance, Mother! (starring fan-favourites Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem) has rapidly evolved into a cult favourite, … Continue reading Aronofsky pulls no punches in ‘Mother!’
The Stream Reeks of Tiger Blood
...a tragic venture into the Old World by Evan O'Gorman Original illustrations by Conor Anthony Nolan Throughout the ordeal I hadn’t stopped to question the circumstances that led me to this moment in my life. That very second. There I was, sharing that sagged rollie with an unpredictably aggressive middle aged man in a yellow … Continue reading The Stream Reeks of Tiger Blood
No Deer Born in March
I do not envy Kenny By Evan O'Gorman Arranged marriage is not a concept met with keen hospitality throughout western culture. Many believe the practice to be inhumane and compare it to outlawed human trafficking and in extreme circumstances, slavery – only practised in distant baron lands by those never met. But on what great … Continue reading No Deer Born in March
How Neo-Liberalism put Trump in Power
by Evan O'Gorman and Stephen Keogh As the fresh winter snow bleeds onto the crest of the Rockies, remnants of a defying night echo clearly in the valley of thought. The Sun, blissfully unaware of its kin's fray, will breach tomorrow, another day. Pure conflict reigns throughout the world of words. Debates and arguments; too … Continue reading How Neo-Liberalism put Trump in Power
Is That You, God?
Follow @evan_ogorman By Evan O’Gorman “So tell me,” he said. “How long have you guys been Christians?” My illustrator and I were stuck for words. The man in the large shirt looked down in anticipation at us. “We’re in it now,” I thought to myself. “The shit’s hit the fan.” Although only a couple … Continue reading Is That You, God?
Ad Astra Review: Shallow, Lazy and Manufactured. (SPOILER FREE)
(SPOILER-FREE) Acting: 6/10 Writing/Plot: 2/10 Directing: 4/10 Production/Effects: 9/10 In space, no one can hear you scream, and for director James Gray, that’s probably a good thing. Ad Astra is a sci-Fi thriller that follows the epic journey of renowned Major Roy McBride in the US Military Space Division whose father upheld a Neil … Continue reading Ad Astra Review: Shallow, Lazy and Manufactured. (SPOILER FREE)
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