Category Archives: America

the road to Beauford

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Daniel Carney

The journey actually started the day before in the town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. 
I don’t remember much from that time in my life but since I recently heard Mason Williams’ Classical Gas, I’ve been thinking about it…and I would much rather not. Continue reading →

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Coming to America

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Daniel Carney

It is unfortunate that some people will be offended by what follows…believe me I am offended by what certain groups are doing to my country. Continue reading →

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the last waltz

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Daniel Carney

the last waltz
 
it was a long time ago 
and i have watched the show “lost count” times.
 tonight i am at it again Continue reading →

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The “right” violin returns

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Daniel Carney

I would have preferred to post this video without words but I think it is important to introduce you to Michael Manners and Kuros Torkzadeh. 
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Hey Google

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Daniel Carney

The other day I asked Google where my keys were and the little bastard said: “How many times do I have to tell you, I don’t do keys”.  Well, then what’s the weather going to be in Clonegal today? Continue reading →

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The “right” violin?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Daniel Carney

I wish I had taken before pictures of my new/old violin.  It was given to me last week by our friends from Chicago that live in Clonegal village overlooking the Derry River. Continue reading →

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verses revisited

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Daniel Carney

may your path 

through the snow

always be true

as the cardinal

in your life 

guides you Continue reading →

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dreams

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Daniel Carney

  When I was in school I booked in a creative writing  class, along with the required accounting course … I still have trouble adding 9 + 9 and I am a creative speller. I remember writing about a day … Continue reading →

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Vote? aaahh haaa

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Daniel Carney

I recently asked readers to submit a guest blog.  Four were submitted.  I thank you all.   Continue reading →

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drive on…aaahhh not so fast my man

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Daniel Carney

  The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, the Irish Drivers Licensing Service and 4safedrivers,…aaaahhh…one takes your money and delivers zip, maybe I should say two take your money and one your metal health …more correctly one seems to be a … Continue reading →

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