A bear, and a Tiger

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Tuesday, 04-Aug-2026

Three posts about the same day… but you know what? This one is especially worth it.

You see, I’m learning Bulgarian.

Not because I need to, of course – Andrea, and her friends and whole family, speak near-perfect English… oftentimes better than I do, in fact.

Instead, I’m learning because it’s fun – and, as we’re all aware, that makes all the difference in enjoyment.


This evening, we were tired out… and so decided to read a kids book. A story about a bear, and a tiger, and what happens when the tiger gets sick and needs to be cared for by his best friend, the bear.

Even badass, MBA-earning, limitlessly cool kids, can curl up on the couch and read a picture book about friends taking care of each other.

More city walks

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More city walks

Tuesday, 04-Aug-2026

Keeping with the theme – I appreciate how walkable Dublin is.

I had a doctor’s appointment today… but instead of driving, or taking a bus, or cycling, I decided to just take a walk. I wasn’t in a rush, for once, and figured that your man here could use the sunlight and exercise.

So I put on my shoes, and walked.

A black hearse, pulled by black horses

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Tuesday, 04-Aug-2026

Glen Hansard died earlier in the week.

Now, to be very transparent, I didn’t know Glen Hansard. I didn’t know him personally, nor by reputation… but from what I understand, he was rather famous and quite influential in the Irish music scene… and in the international scene. Really, upon reflection, I have no excuse NOT to know about him… but such is life, right?

It was pretty neat getting to see the hearse and horses, though.