Simon Aylward
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Undiscovered Irish Playwright and Poet - Seeker of eternal youth - Wannabe time traveller and believer in spiritual energies - Too many books to read, not enough time!
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Will You be my Guarantor?
I received a message from my eldest son on WhatsApp the other day … “Hi Dad! Hope you don’t mind, but I’ve attached some forms for my new student accommodation. Would you mind just signing a couple and sending them back. The housing agent needs them by this afternoon. Ta very much!😁”
By Simon Aylward8 months ago in Education
I Went Axe Throwing Today
I’m not normally one for volunteering, especially if it involves a bunch of hyperactive teenagers. But when my daughter’s Scout leader ‘Skip,’ announced on WhatsApp that he required an extra adult to help supervise the ‘Axe Throwing Event.’ I had a sudden change of heart!
By Simon Aylward9 months ago in Families
Resisting Temptation only takes a Second
I was always one of those people who insisted they had an addictive personality. Over the years, I’ve blamed the majority of my problems on this all too easy cop out. But the truth of the matter is that I was weak minded.
By Simon Aylward9 months ago in Motivation
She Was The Girl of my Dreams!
I was 15 years old and it was the start of the school summer holidays. I had just been dumped by my first proper girlfriend for, in her words, being a bit too normal! So before our final parting, I quizzed her on what this meant exactly …
By Simon Aylward9 months ago in Humor
I Once Hid Under A Bands Tour Bus!
Back in the 80's, I was a huge heavy metal fan. My waist length hair flowed over a studded belt, and my denim jacket was covered in band patches lovingly sewn on by my mother. She was a flower power hippy in the 60's, so she was cool with it.
By Simon Aylward9 months ago in Confessions
Don’t React to Bad Days with Bad Habits!
Last week I was on top of the world! I received a Vocal 'Top Story' award and won a prize for my poetry. I also lost a few pounds from my winter cheese gut and even discovered some cat food that doesn’t give poor Bob the squits! (for American readers, I believe this is known as the Hershey squirts, which sounds even more disgusting!)
By Simon Aylward9 months ago in Motivation
Posh Person V Parking Machine
Before I start, I wish to make it clear that I’m not stereotyping posh people here. I’m sure most of you upper crust types are more than capable of negotiating electronic machinery. But for the sake of history this story must be told. So hold on to your fascinators!
By Simon Aylward10 months ago in Humor
