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What to expect
‘Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.’ – Oscar Wilde. Wilde is often mis-attributed a lot of clever, witty, and insightful...
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- 5 min
Paul Simon, a novelty jumper, and a debrief
In case you don't make it to the end of this article, a debrief is something I recommend to all volunteers, particularly those who are...
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- 3 min
Donor-first fundraising, Shep Gordon, and an interactive future
Supermensch (2013) is a documentary which tells the story of Shep Gordon, a Hollywood insider and talent agent who managed legendary acts...
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- 2 min
A day-off, a cold drink, and a recharge
I took this picture below on a day-off I had while volunteering on the Greek island of Samos. I did crop it though. What you can't see...
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- 3 min
FITS, informed consent, and poverty porn
Does this impress or impact? Is this helpful to me or others… or anyone? Once you post a picture on social media, other people are within...
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- 4 min
Safe distances, not jumping in, and empathising
I grew up less than 2km from the beach. In summer, whether the sun came out or not, we would head for Dunmoran Strand and make the most...
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- 2 min
Joanna Baytin, Joey Ndo, and Lola Montez (skit)
In the summer of 2019, I returned home to picturesque Sligo, in the west of Ireland, to carry out my MA research and write dissertation....
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- 3 min
Parents, special treatment, and practicalities
I remember once teaching a class of adult learners in Dublin. We were covering the difference between the verb "to listen" and the verb...
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Noel Grealish TD, economic migrants, and 1.1 billion people
In September 2019, Noel Grealish - an Irish Independent politician who has been a TD (an Irish MP) since 2002 - faced criticism and calls...