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Judgement Day at Genoa’s Palazzo Ducale

Throughout my life I’ve experienced some lucky breaks.  You could say I am blessed – and just back from Mass in a tiny church on the seafront in Genoa, I feel that way too. I have been invited to be a … Continue reading

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Hey Presto, it’s Pesto al Mortaio

St Patrick’s Day 2012 will be very different for me and all the better for that – with respect to friends Donal, Joe, the Millikens, et al. No Guinness, no cabbage and bacon – instead I’ll be in the beautiful, historic … Continue reading

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