Awkward Encounters

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

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Being Irish and American, a visit to an Embassy and why I shouldn’t be let in the same room as cool TikTok celebrities.
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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.
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Zombies, hot tubs and puns.
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Tales of a really fancy dinner, and some pebbles in the river.
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And unexpected questions about The Big Question.
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And other notes on growing up.
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