Author Archives: Liam Doherty

As I stop short of the precipice, I think, “Wouldn’t this be fun if there wasn’t the impending doom, and I had some gloves and a jacket and some boots on.”

A short and sweet piece relating my first impressions of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

“If you don’t feel securely situated in Live, Laugh, Love, then you should probably Load, Aim, Fire.”

As a drinker of enthusiasm myself, I endorse highfalutin ways of saying a slurp of the red stuff with friends and music is restorative, and can give more than it takes from you.

Wise words offer shortcuts into higher positions of perspective, attained without really having to ‘do’ anything, except meditate on the wisdom contained within the words you read.

“Cold is just an attitude, man!” I say to those who shiver at the thought of a wintry sea swim. “Cold is just a conspiracy of the energy companies and Dry Robe salespeople.”

Your physical age gives only a vague indication of your health, happiness, spirit and soul.

Many complain before, many yelp during, so few complain after.

Is that not how kids should be, after being inside at school? Exercised and knackered and cold and all played out. Just chirping in the rain.

I had the inspired idea to share the recipe for my glorious beanjar.