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barryodonovan.bsky.social

Dad, husband, ADHD, short form poet, arts & theatre worker, production/stage manager and set builder. Strong beliefs in right to repair, decriminalisation/legalisation of drugs. Everyone should be allowed a few mistakes. It's how we grow and learn.

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Honestly... 600 mile-what? Storm? Gust? Length? Height? www.express.co.uk/news/weather...

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Ah Dave... #WIPSnips #Writesky #WritingCommunity #Writingprompts

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I'm honestly surprised no one has paid off the prison guards to turn a blind eye while prisoners shave off his eyebrows and hair.

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The hardest part of writing is putting your ass in the chair. Distractions are everywhere.

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How far away are we from a white house press conference, where we find out that Trump is putting his family on legal banknotes, (just for a "temporary basis") to celebrate MAGA completion" or some such bullshit?

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FFS,the guy is a king. What else do you expect him to do?

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Is there a name for the duration between the equinox's? Or are you just in the Spring equinox from March to October and the autumn equinox from October to March?

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vigorously bashing FFG heads together “The. Market. And. Developers. Won’t. Fix. The. Housing. Crisis. The. State. Needs. To. Build. Social. And. Affordable. Housing.” one last extra bash for a dramatic finish

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Today, I'm launching #SongsWeWillForget A thread on bangers from the past, that for one reason or another is likely to be dubbed "a forgotten classic". I can't think of a better example right now than Daisy Chainsaw's, "Love your Money". What a beautiful nutter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=leIj...

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Is this it? Is this the start of the civil war? Like, they gotta oust him now, right? Isn't this the reason for the 2a?

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Fuckin hell...

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Fringe shows I want to make: Filthaí Bitch: a teen prepares for their trip to the Gaeltacht, with one mission in mind, to kiss as many girls and boys in the fortnight. Why do you need Irish when you're fluent in the language of love?

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She was diagnosed, This February 18th, It's AuDHD. ----- A surprise to nobody, Still, we'll have learning to do. #Daily #Haiku #Tanka #Diary #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD

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Headsup to Dublin bookshops: American white man, 60s-ish, fairly tall, shoulder length greying hair, homophobic and confrontational, verbally abusive over the Pride reading guide.

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How's that slippery slope going? Fucking hell. When will we be opening our borders to American refugees?

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Oh my word. 3 weeks since Storm Eowyn hit. 3 weeks without internet. On the phone to my supplier today. Might be another 3 weeks. Nooooo.... 😭😭😭 I'm so busy with work 😭😭😭 How does it take this long?!

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If there's no violence from authorities at this, I'll be shocked. This is the start.

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This is the way...

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Someone said that the generational disconnect wrt finances can be boiled down to the fact that things that were once luxuries (personal tech, gym memberships, etc) are now cheaper and more accessible than ever and essentials (rent, food, medical care ) are more expensive and inaccessible than ever

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The utter, utter bastards. Sorry, I told myself I would tone down the political remarks here, but there is no, "LGB" without the T. Utter, utter bastards.

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I'll be trying my best, but still without broadband out in The West....

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We all know Trump is gonna take a third term. Are we SURE we can't lead the way on that?

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Good work everyone

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Dear Netflix, Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining. Use your words. It's a price "increase". Regards, B.

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Oh yes! Celebrate! I'm finally competent! (The cert says so too!) ----- I finally learned to drive and just before forty-five! #Daily #Haiku #Senryū #Tanka #Diary #That5-7-5-7-7Feeling

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More of this please

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This just needs about 800 more signatures from Ireland.

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Oops I'm late again! Can I ever form habits? Damn ADHD. ---- I am back on Irish soil, (And thankful for it as well!) #Daily #Haiku #Senryu #tanka #diary

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I wonder if AI will pave the way to fewer college places, as colleges will see a need for degree students to orally defend their written, presented theses to gain their degrees.

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Someone please tell me this isn't true

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I'm new to Duolingo, but not having an offline option (for example, when you're on a flight!) seems utterly ridiculous in 2025.

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I need to find the gaeilge equivalent of this. How close to conversational Irish can I get in 3 weeks? My basis is a D in pass Irish in the JC in '95. I did find out today I use Connaught Irish. #speirgorm, any thoughts?

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Honestly... 600 mile-what? Storm? Gust? Length? Height? www.express.co.uk/news/weather...

Ah Dave... #WIPSnips #Writesky #WritingCommunity #Writingprompts

I'm honestly surprised no one has paid off the prison guards to turn a blind eye while prisoners shave off his eyebrows and hair.

The hardest part of writing is putting your ass in the chair. Distractions are everywhere.

How far away are we from a white house press conference, where we find out that Trump is putting his family on legal banknotes, (just for a "temporary basis") to celebrate MAGA completion" or some such bullshit?

FFS,the guy is a king. What else do you expect him to do?

Is there a name for the duration between the equinox's? Or are you just in the Spring equinox from March to October and the autumn equinox from October to March?

vigorously bashing FFG heads together “The. Market. And. Developers. Won’t. Fix. The. Housing. Crisis. The. State. Needs. To. Build. Social. And. Affordable. Housing.” one last extra bash for a dramatic finish

Today, I'm launching #SongsWeWillForget A thread on bangers from the past, that for one reason or another is likely to be dubbed "a forgotten classic". I can't think of a better example right now than Daisy Chainsaw's, "Love your Money". What a beautiful nutter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=leIj...

Is this it? Is this the start of the civil war? Like, they gotta oust him now, right? Isn't this the reason for the 2a?

Fuckin hell...

Fringe shows I want to make: Filthaí Bitch: a teen prepares for their trip to the Gaeltacht, with one mission in mind, to kiss as many girls and boys in the fortnight. Why do you need Irish when you're fluent in the language of love?

She was diagnosed, This February 18th, It's AuDHD. ----- A surprise to nobody, Still, we'll have learning to do. #Daily #Haiku #Tanka #Diary #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD

Headsup to Dublin bookshops: American white man, 60s-ish, fairly tall, shoulder length greying hair, homophobic and confrontational, verbally abusive over the Pride reading guide.

How's that slippery slope going? Fucking hell. When will we be opening our borders to American refugees?

Oh my word. 3 weeks since Storm Eowyn hit. 3 weeks without internet. On the phone to my supplier today. Might be another 3 weeks. Nooooo.... 😭😭😭 I'm so busy with work 😭😭😭 How does it take this long?!

If there's no violence from authorities at this, I'll be shocked. This is the start.

This is the way...

Someone said that the generational disconnect wrt finances can be boiled down to the fact that things that were once luxuries (personal tech, gym memberships, etc) are now cheaper and more accessible than ever and essentials (rent, food, medical care ) are more expensive and inaccessible than ever

The utter, utter bastards. Sorry, I told myself I would tone down the political remarks here, but there is no, "LGB" without the T. Utter, utter bastards.

I'll be trying my best, but still without broadband out in The West....

We all know Trump is gonna take a third term. Are we SURE we can't lead the way on that?

Good work everyone

Dear Netflix, Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining. Use your words. It's a price "increase". Regards, B.

Oh yes! Celebrate! I'm finally competent! (The cert says so too!) ----- I finally learned to drive and just before forty-five! #Daily #Haiku #Senryū #Tanka #Diary #That5-7-5-7-7Feeling

More of this please

This just needs about 800 more signatures from Ireland.

Oops I'm late again! Can I ever form habits? Damn ADHD. ---- I am back on Irish soil, (And thankful for it as well!) #Daily #Haiku #Senryu #tanka #diary

I wonder if AI will pave the way to fewer college places, as colleges will see a need for degree students to orally defend their written, presented theses to gain their degrees.

Someone please tell me this isn't true

I'm new to Duolingo, but not having an offline option (for example, when you're on a flight!) seems utterly ridiculous in 2025.

I need to find the gaeilge equivalent of this. How close to conversational Irish can I get in 3 weeks? My basis is a D in pass Irish in the JC in '95. I did find out today I use Connaught Irish. #speirgorm, any thoughts?

You'd hope, wouldn't you? It'll be interesting to see what will be the straw that breaks that particular camel's back.

Man faced with downloading yet another app to order a pint.

@alicehen.bsky.social @angryinmayo.bsky.social

Baby it's cold outside

I think England needs help. Are tasting notes for Carling really necessary?