an award-winning broadcast journalist, international media trainer and consultant, and writer
I decided I wanted to be a journalist aged 13, and I’ve now worked in the profession for more than 30 years now – so you won’t be surprised to hear that I think it’s an important part of any democratic society. But when I find that even I’m avoiding the news, you know something’s … Continue reading New year, new news?
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…
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
Today is Vesak, or Buddha's birthday, an anniversary traditionally celebrated by Buddhists across the Asian world. And among the celebrations around the world were several events at the UN headquarters here in New York. So this evening saw me at the opening of an exhibition or Buddhist art in the foyer of the General Assembly … Continue reading Buddha’s birthday
It's been a very strange experience watching the elections in Northern Ireland from this side of the Atlantic. First of all it's been difficult to do so, as, for various reasons, when I'm not at work, it's tricky to get constant access to the internet (hard to believe in NYC I know, but true). But also … Continue reading You can take the girl out of Northern Ireland…