Chris Ó Conghaile
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Chris Ó Conghaile
@mccustard.bsky.social
Retired welfare rights worker & bookseller. Now celebrating the things that make life worth living: love, peace, friendship, nature, art, music, sunshine, coffee, cake, dairy-free custard. &c.
No worries, Duncan. It's not easy to make a point in such a small space without missing something important.
January 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Sorry, Duncan. Can't let this go. Your theory fails because your premise is false. The causes of a person's mental illness are usually much more complex than "difficulties coping with society." Individuals are given individual treatment - if we're lucky, that is - because we're not all alike.
January 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
It's South West Scotland, Micc. The shore of Loch Ryan, a ferry ride away from Belfast.
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
And the same to you, Rebecca xx
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Kind of you. Thank you x
December 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Kind of you to say so. Thank you x
December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thank you, Serena x
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Thank you xx
December 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I've retired from talking about politics but that doesn't mean I don't have an opinion or don't care. If you're pro-peace, anti-fascist and care about the environment please take it for granted that we're on each other's side.
December 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Our house was the least attractive on the street, and it still is! Please say hello to Fiona & Matt for me.
December 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
...and it used to be mine, too. We lived on Main Street in a very cold house. Don't get to do the Corsewall walk as often as we used to, but it's always a good un.
December 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A single pill can stop hiccups that have lasted for hours, but they have to be given by a doctor. Unfortunately, pharmacists can't give them out without a prescription.
December 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Talking to Tony Benn once he referred to the then leader of Chesterfield Borough Council as "Fucking Flanagan." Mainly, though Tony was a lovely man.

Oddly enough I also met Ann Widdecombe, and though I expected her to be horrible she was friendly & charming. Dennis Skinner on the other hand...
December 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
With thanks and acknowledgement to @trahias.bsky.social.
December 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It's a grand day, Parko.
December 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Is this what got you blocked by Sandy Stevenson, Patrick? Seems a bit harsh, to be sure.

Here's a photo of some Scottish sunshine to cheer you up.
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM