Cricket time again
Since the International cricket season has now kicked off, I should get back to what I like doing, which is pontificating about it! Since I failed to watch any of
Budget 2009
As a trainee accountant, it is part of my nature and job that I should be interested in the budget, but what a lot of nothing the budget was. Full
More England vs New Zealand
Cricket’s law-makers have had a busy week. After deciding (rightly in my opinion) not to outlaw the reverse sweep earlier in the week, they rapidly agreed to change the interval
Kevin Pietersen and the “reverse sweep”
During Sunday’s 1st ODI between England and New Zealand KP twice unleashed a “new” variant of the reverse sweep – both times for 6 runs – where he swapped over
Music in Great Irish Houses
Last night I was lucky enough to be taken (by my employer no less) to a concert in Kilruddery House, near Bray, County Wicklow. Home of the Earls of Meath
Ordination of Deacons
At Christ Church yesterday, we had to sing for two Eucharist services – the usual Sunday morning service, and then an Ordination service in the early evening. Ordinations are always
England vs New Zealand round-up
Third Test England wrapped up a 2-0 series victory on the 4th morning of the 3rd Test, with Ryan Sidebottom being the main destroyer in New Zealand’s 2nd innings. This
Some Positives from England’s First Innings
England reached 364 all out in their first innings in the 3rd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. This represents an excellent recovery from the depths of 86-5 which
My car is for sale…
I am selling my lovely car after 5 years – I am moving back to England, and it seems silly to take it. It’s 8 years old, in excellent mechanical
Installation and Institution
Some big words for a big service! At a rather extended Evensong in Christ Church Cathedral last night, the Ven. Dermot Patrick Martin Dunne was installed as Dean of Christ