Archives for November 2012

Our Colours, Our Sounds

This was written by Faolán on 30th November 2012 at 11:00 pm when he was 1 year, 1 month, 7 days old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Israel said a vote to recognise the Palestinians as a non-member observer state at the United Nations is "negative political theatre" that will "hurt peace". 138 out of 193 UN member states voted in favour of the resolution.
An origami bird decorating a shop window in Carndonagh

My mummy has just spent the last few weeks voluntarily organising an arts project in Carndonagh called Our Colours, Our Sounds.

The project aimed to promote and celebrate cultural diversity in Carndonagh, whilst creating a colourful, vibrant town centre – by getting local artists to decorate shop windows.
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If the cap fits…

This was written by Faolán on 6th November 2012 at 4:30 pm when he was 1 year, 14 days, 10 hours old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... USA goes to the polls, with President Barack Obama facing Republican nominee Mitt Romney, in a supposedly tight race. Obama won quite convincingly.
Boy wearing woolly hat

Today Darragh came home wearing a big woolly hat. I normally have to wear a hat when we go out – to keep my head warm. Sometimes they annoy me, but there was something about this one that felt comfortable, so I kept it on.
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Old boy meets young trees (or is it the other way round?)

This was written by Faolán on 4th November 2012 at 2:00 pm when he was 1 year, 12 days, 7 hours old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... US presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney headed into the final two days of campaigning with the outcome still in the balance.
Baby being carried in woodland

Prehen Wood is a remnant of ancient woodland that once covered much of the county of Derry and, indeed, Ireland.

We headed out to take a look around it on a damp Autumn day. It was difficult to find as it’s hidden amongst housing – come on Woodland Trust, better signs please – but we eventually managed and, dressed in warm clothes, set off to investigate.
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I got the blues

This was written by Faolán on 1st November 2012 at 8:00 am when he was 1 year, 9 days, 1 hour old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Government code-breakers are working on deciphering a message that was found on the remains of a carrier pigeon that was discovered in a chimney, in Surrey, having been there for decades.
Boy in a Manchester City sleepsuit

My daddy has long been a Manchester City supporter. Most of his life, in fact. Having enjoyed limited success in that time, he was obviously overjoyed to win the Premier League last season and the FA Cup the season before that (check out the link – heads to a video of Roberto Mancini in the last ten minutes or so of the season).
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