I just came back from howling with the moon.It seems we are in agreement all of the time.
No one else can understand.No one else can see that dream of mine.
It escapes even me with the light of the sun,
Sometimes.
But, the night - my beautiful refuge - it’s so - so eternal, so complete and full of hope.
Promises might come tomorrow day.And, they are bountiful, a pleasantness,
Shall we say?
You say, “Let’s do lunch.”And, I reply, “Oh! You eat lunch too?”I
am happening to feel at the time, that you’ll be late or just altogether forget.
Your mouth drops open, and gum falls out. I laugh. Thank God for that!
We’re fine all alone, the moon and me. She loves it when I get wet. You might not. You see?
Nothing escapes me. I saw it in your eyes one time. I said something lazily, like, ‘I’m so stoned-out on this very fine wine.’ You ran to get my coat and rush me home.You try to get me to bed.
I just shrug and call to the air, “I told you it’s the wine not you I’m stoned on!” throwing my arms out at the same time. I figured you knew what to do. Now, I see you don’t.
You drive past me so cautiously, then, call me on the phone when you get home and ask me how I’m doing. “I’m fine,” I reply. But, I know you’d forgotten I exist until you'd seen me out there crossing the street. I add to it, “I’m home."
Then, you’re wondering, ‘Did she see me?’
You mention something about a movie you’ve just seen, hoping to whet my appetite.
I dreamily reply, “Sounds nice. Now, where did I put my blasted underwear. Oh, yeah! By the stove. "Well, I gotta go. Phone cord won’t reach.” I put the phone next to me and stomp my feet on the flooring. I turn on the TV.
Seriously, though, I’m trying to find the right man, one who will turn me into an asexual being.. I’ve heard some men can. If I can find that sort of fellow, may be I’ll understand. But, until that time, I’m perfectly fine
...in howling with the moon.
Ann Klein
09.06
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Sunday, September 3, 2006
Dedicated to this cold November weather
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
ICTU Protest March
I attended the Irish Congress of Trades Unions march in Waterford today along with an estimated 9,000 other people. Joe Ryan of Cllr Joe Ryan's Blog was also in attendance so check his blog for more photos and a full report written from a trade union perspective.
There were marches in various towns and cities all over Ireland and they were all well attended, but somehow I think it will take more sustained action to scare the fat cats in our government.
Anyway, some photos (click on any image to enlarge)...
Teachers with placards in Irish, fair play!
Wexford Community Development Project protesters, (looking good Pauline)! You can see a little movie, with sound of them protesting on Joe's blog.
Young people from Ballybeg, Waterford waiting to join the march.
Anyway, again we were blessed with good weather and an enjoyable day was had by all.
There were marches in various towns and cities all over Ireland and they were all well attended, but somehow I think it will take more sustained action to scare the fat cats in our government.
Anyway, some photos (click on any image to enlarge)...
Teachers with placards in Irish, fair play!
Wexford Community Development Project protesters, (looking good Pauline)! You can see a little movie, with sound of them protesting on Joe's blog.
Young people from Ballybeg, Waterford waiting to join the march.
Anyway, again we were blessed with good weather and an enjoyable day was had by all.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Rosslare Europort 5/November/2009
Dear Fiona,
I'm on your old stomping ground. Listening to the maudlin lowing of the live export cattle, sometimes drowned out by the clatter and whine of big diesel trucks.
How old were you 19? Gosh, this place must have seemed like the bright lights to you.
Anyway, your mother is in good form,
Lots of love,
Rory
I'm on your old stomping ground. Listening to the maudlin lowing of the live export cattle, sometimes drowned out by the clatter and whine of big diesel trucks.
How old were you 19? Gosh, this place must have seemed like the bright lights to you.
Anyway, your mother is in good form,
Lots of love,
Rory
No Matter How Much you are Tempted, don't Google Yourself.
Three months in jail suspended
ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR
Wednesday September 09 2009
A MAN who suffers from bi-polar disorder was given a suspended sentence of three months in prison at Wexford District Court for a public order offence.
Rory Stafford, 4, High Street, Wexford pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace at Rowe Street on May 24.
Inspector Pat McDonald said Garda Gerard Guinan found the defendant causing a disturbance outside a pub. When he approached him, he became very abusive. He said the accused had a number of previous convictions, the most recent being in April when he was placed on Probation for two years.
Aoife Pettitt, solicitor handed in a letter from her client's GP and a local councillor. She said the defendant suffered from bi-polar disorder for which he was taking medication.
Unfortunately, the medication did not mix well with alcohol, she said, adding that he had an appointment with the Cornmarket Project to talk to a counsellor about his alcohol problem.
Judge O Buachalla sentenced him to three months in prison, the warrant not to issue on him entering a bond to be of good behaviour for two years.
He also fined him €300 for a public order offence in December 2008 when he was intoxicated in a public place.
Recognizances were fixed in the event of an appeal.
ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR
Wednesday September 09 2009
A MAN who suffers from bi-polar disorder was given a suspended sentence of three months in prison at Wexford District Court for a public order offence.
Rory Stafford, 4, High Street, Wexford pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace at Rowe Street on May 24.
Inspector Pat McDonald said Garda Gerard Guinan found the defendant causing a disturbance outside a pub. When he approached him, he became very abusive. He said the accused had a number of previous convictions, the most recent being in April when he was placed on Probation for two years.
Aoife Pettitt, solicitor handed in a letter from her client's GP and a local councillor. She said the defendant suffered from bi-polar disorder for which he was taking medication.
Unfortunately, the medication did not mix well with alcohol, she said, adding that he had an appointment with the Cornmarket Project to talk to a counsellor about his alcohol problem.
Judge O Buachalla sentenced him to three months in prison, the warrant not to issue on him entering a bond to be of good behaviour for two years.
He also fined him €300 for a public order offence in December 2008 when he was intoxicated in a public place.
Recognizances were fixed in the event of an appeal.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
International Solidarity for Coca Cola Workers and Seán Garland
From Garibaldy Blog
The strike by Coca Cola workers over plans to sack 130 workers and outsource their jobs pits Irish workers against Coca Cola HBC Ireland Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the Greece-based Coca Cola HBC. Following a request from the International Department of The Workers’ Party, the Greek Communist Party (KKE) and the workers’ organisation PAME organised a protest in solidarity with the Irish workers at a recent shareholders’ meeting of Coca Cola HBC in Athens. The KKE has also been a strong supporter of Seán Garland, with a delegate from their international department who was present at the 2005 Ard Fheis when Seán was first arrested taking part in protests, and protests taking place in Athens within days. The KKE also raised the issue in the European Parliament.
Meanwhile, two musical giants have added their voice to the campaign against the extradition of Seán Garland, who is due to appear in court again tomorrow. The 90-year old folk music legend Pete Seeger has been active in left-wing politics since the 1930s. Like the Hollywood Ten, he refused to plead the fifth amendment against the McCarthyite House Un-American Activities Committee, and was subsequently convicted of contempt of Congress, a conviction subsequently overturned. Seeger opposed the Vietnam War, and was active in the US Civil Rights movement. He was one of those who helped popularise its anthem “We Shall Overcome”. His is a powerful voice to be added to the campaign against the extradition, and hopefully will help raise the profile of the issue in progressive circles and beyond in the United States. Christy Moore, who of course needs no introduction here, has also added his support to the campaign, another sign of his long-term commitment to progressive causes. Both of their signatures are signs that the injustice of attempting to extradite Seán Garland to the US is plain for all to see.
And the British branch of the Campaign to Stop the Extradition of Seán Garland is holding an awareness music and social night to raise the profile of the case in Britain. It will addressed by Councillor Ted Tynan of The Workers’ Party. It takes place in the Green Room in Lewisham High Street on Saturday October 31st at 8pm.
Internationalism is alive and well.
The strike by Coca Cola workers over plans to sack 130 workers and outsource their jobs pits Irish workers against Coca Cola HBC Ireland Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the Greece-based Coca Cola HBC. Following a request from the International Department of The Workers’ Party, the Greek Communist Party (KKE) and the workers’ organisation PAME organised a protest in solidarity with the Irish workers at a recent shareholders’ meeting of Coca Cola HBC in Athens. The KKE has also been a strong supporter of Seán Garland, with a delegate from their international department who was present at the 2005 Ard Fheis when Seán was first arrested taking part in protests, and protests taking place in Athens within days. The KKE also raised the issue in the European Parliament.
Meanwhile, two musical giants have added their voice to the campaign against the extradition of Seán Garland, who is due to appear in court again tomorrow. The 90-year old folk music legend Pete Seeger has been active in left-wing politics since the 1930s. Like the Hollywood Ten, he refused to plead the fifth amendment against the McCarthyite House Un-American Activities Committee, and was subsequently convicted of contempt of Congress, a conviction subsequently overturned. Seeger opposed the Vietnam War, and was active in the US Civil Rights movement. He was one of those who helped popularise its anthem “We Shall Overcome”. His is a powerful voice to be added to the campaign against the extradition, and hopefully will help raise the profile of the issue in progressive circles and beyond in the United States. Christy Moore, who of course needs no introduction here, has also added his support to the campaign, another sign of his long-term commitment to progressive causes. Both of their signatures are signs that the injustice of attempting to extradite Seán Garland to the US is plain for all to see.
And the British branch of the Campaign to Stop the Extradition of Seán Garland is holding an awareness music and social night to raise the profile of the case in Britain. It will addressed by Councillor Ted Tynan of The Workers’ Party. It takes place in the Green Room in Lewisham High Street on Saturday October 31st at 8pm.
Internationalism is alive and well.
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