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By Michael Beattie May 28, 2020June 4, 2024 Thoughts

Why ‘a wee dead bird’?

Why ‘a wee dead bird’? I admit it’s a strange name for a website. But hopefully it’s a memorable one. The full expression is “As happy as a wee dead bird.” And it’s an expression I often use when someone asks how things are, or how I’m doing. In fact

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By Michael Beattie September 11, 2018June 4, 2024 Thoughts

Mood Hoovers

I’m planning to go to a fund-raising concert in Belfast on Saturday. It’s for PIPS – Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide. Northern Ireland has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe, particularly amongst young men. And we have the highest prescription rate for anti-depressant drugs. My friend

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By Michael Beattie August 25, 2018June 4, 2024 Thoughts

Back In The Saddle

I love encouraging stories. And I love it when I find them on Facebook, amidst all the rubbish that’s also there. Last month I treated myself to a new bicycle. My first ever ‘road bike’. What used to be called a ‘racing bike’ in my younger days. I’ve always cycled.

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"As Happy As A WEE DEAD BIRD"

…because all wee dead birds go to heaven, don't they?

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