Brendan Donaghy
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'Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man - there's your diamond in the rough.' Larry David
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Don’t Anybody Yell at Me, But…
The Humane Society of the United States has calculated that approximately 71% of the estimated 80 million pet cats in the U.S. are kept indoors. The corresponding figure in the UK is lower; one animal charity put the figure at 24% in 2015, although it is thought to be rising rapidly.
By Brendan Donaghy4 days ago in Petlife
How to Train Your Cat to Use a Doormat!
Our cat Harry was twelve weeks old when we got him from Cats Protection Belfast Adoption Centre in July last year. He was part of 'the Scottish litter', so-called because the kittens had all been given Scottish names. Our kitten started life as Hamish, but we decided that Harry was more appropriate for the Ginger Prince!
By Brendan Donaghy11 days ago in Petlife
Dear Bruce Springsteen, We Need to Talk
Hi Bruce, I’m a big fan. I love your music, but I’ve never seen you play live. That may be about to change, but I’m worried that I may end up divorced as a result. No offence, but if that happens, it’ll be your fault. You’ve already ended two of my relationships. I’m writing to stop you from making it three.
By Brendan Donaghy3 months ago in Humor
Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones
Do you know what alexinomia is? No sweat if you don’t. I only found out myself about forty minutes ago. It was an article in Vogue that got me looking. The article covered some of the quirky names given by celebrities to their children. I say ‘quirky’ but I’m thinking something different, something pejorative. I use quirky because I’m polite. I try to avoid giving offence where I can. Life’s tough enough, right? Why pile rudeness on top of that?
By Brendan Donaghy3 months ago in Humor
Why I Tell My Wife Big Fat Lies
Is it always wrong to lie to your partner? I don’t think so, but I’ve been doing it for the best part of thirty years so I would say that, wouldn’t I? In my view, it boils down to motive. If you’re lying with good intentions, then not only is it excusable, it’s almost mandatory.
By Brendan Donaghy3 months ago in Humor
Why Are My Dreams Full of Dicks?
So, this was my dream last night. I was a journalist working with a colleague from Galway in the west of Ireland. He took offence when I described his home place as a small town. He thought I was being disrespectful. He was adamant that Galway is a proper city, home to half a million citizens at least. As big as my home city, Belfast, if not bigger. What was my problem, he wanted to know. Did I have something against westies?
By Brendan Donaghy4 months ago in Humor
I Told Our Only Son to Fuck Off on Christmas Day
So, you’re reading that headline and you’re rushing to judgment. Such language, you’re thinking. At Christmas too, you’re thinking. His only son, you’re thinking. You’re clearly not very good at thinking is what I’m thinking. Read on. I guarantee that by the time you’ve finished this article, you’ll be on my side.
By Brendan Donaghy4 months ago in Humor
