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Awkward Encounters

Regular dispatches of me being awkward. Occasional prize dished out for Awkward Encounter of the Month.

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Mar 27

Being Irish and American, a visit to an Embassy and why I shouldn’t be let in the same room as cool TikTok celebrities.

Mar 20

The enigma of Other People, plus how not to respond to a compliment — and a reminder to always keep your phone charged at the Playhouse.

Mar 6

Zombies, hot tubs and puns.

Feb 27

Tales of a really fancy dinner, and some pebbles in the river.

Feb 20

And unexpected questions about The Big Question.

Nov 28, 2022

And other notes on growing up.

Nov 21, 2022

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