M'Uachtarán uasail. Slán go fóill leat. Go raibh míle maith agat as ocht do t'seirbhís. Táim an bhrodúil asat. #spéirghorm

And, today, it began a new tradition. "Absence is its own presence, it occupies the same place" (Niall Williams).First time at home rather than the in-laws because both passed within 6 months of each other during the year.

Some of the 'to be read' stack if I ever get this damn economic and governance assignment finished!

Bookshelf needed a tidy up to make room for some Christmas reading.#spéirghorm

Being waiting a long time for a kindred spirit. #latelatetoyshow #spéirghorm