Today I am feeling the sort of self-righteous glow that comes with managing to go about your daily business while ticking several important boxes. This morning I got up and caught the bus to St George's Market in Belfast. I saved myself money and wear and tear on my car, and boosted the income of … Continue reading Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think…
Author: Julia Paul
Finding your voice
Just a quickie - this story illustrates exactly why it's so difficult to write what you want to. The more you learn about the 'art' of writing, the more you realise how ignorant you are! http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/magazine/once-upon-a-time-there-was-a-person-who-said-once-upon-a-time.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0
Appetite for literature
The creative zone chez Paul - where no one can hear you scream... It's a funny old thing, but when you are convinced you've always wanted to do something, and then you actually get to do it, sometimes the experience may not be quite what you expected. I hate that phrase - 'Be careful what … Continue reading Appetite for literature
Poetry and Pints
Ok, I'm stealing the very clever title for the gatherings held by the English Society at Queen's - but I'm stealing it because it so aptly describes a recent night. This week I went to a poetry reading. I've been to prose readings before, but up until a few months ago you'd have been as likely … Continue reading Poetry and Pints
Read all about it…
I've spent a couple of nights this weekend being well and truly entertained at the theatre, as part of the Belfast Festival at Queens. On Saturday I was gripped by Huzzies at The MAC , in jaw dropping awe at writer Stacey Gregg's dialogue - sharp, stinging, hilarious http://unitedagents.co.uk/stacey-gregg . It's a play about a band, so the music was … Continue reading Read all about it…
Paper tigers?
I was reminded sharply this morning, of the time I spent in New York last year, with breakfast accompanied by the disturbing coverage of superstorm Sandy. The city that never sleeps was deserted, blacked-out and, in many areas, underwater. It was a chilling sight - and weirdly, almost as apocalyptic as 9/11. Thankfully, all our pals are … Continue reading Paper tigers?
A new beginning
As the excellent political analyst Alan In Belfast asks, http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.co.uk/ - does the world really need another blog? The answer to that is that it most definitely does need one like his, but it probably doesn't need one like this quite so much! However, that's not going to stop me I'm afraid! Having spent the last twenty years … Continue reading A new beginning
Goodbye or is it see you later
Well, here we are in that horrible limbo of leaving, but not quite. It's around 96 degrees today, so really too hot to do anything, but pack (which we've done) and wait (which we are doing) and try not to sweat too much. I spent all of yesterday wracked with worry that I haven't done … Continue reading Goodbye or is it see you later
The writing on the signs
They do love their signs in New York. Many are telling you what, or more likely, what NOT to do; some are informing you of quite unenforceable laws; and many are issuing warnings - warning of an entirely obvious nature in some cases. There was a great one on the boardwalk at Coney Island which … Continue reading The writing on the signs
On the tourist trail
I hate being a tourist when I'm 'abroad' so I was delighted to come to New York to work, rather than just visit. But since I finished the job Mutley and I have had the most amazing time just drifting around, pleasing ourselves and looking at things! I know I'm on holiday because haven't looked … Continue reading On the tourist trail