DougMar 2, 20221 min readTune of the dayJust discovered this great singer from my daughter Briagha. Heron Valley https://youtu.be/w4-OWjCxvwg
DougFeb 24, 20221 min readCatch up!Well, it’s been a while hasnt it! I’ve been busy with filming and other stuff like getting better and getting fitter. I’ve rejoined the...
DougJan 30, 20221 min readThe premiere!Well what a weekend!! The premiere of @lovebirdsandladyloves happened yesterday and it wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be. I can...
DougJan 28, 20221 min readAnother tune!I’ve picked up some great music from strange places…… Family Crest and Mother Falcon from the excellent toon Rick and Morty and now...
DougJan 24, 20221 min readA reminderOne minute you’re up the next you’re down. Memories buried long ago surface to remind you of the mistakes you made, the wrong roads you...
DougJan 14, 20222 min readNew YearI haven’t written here for a while. I suppose it’s because I have run out of things to say. It’s perhaps a sign that I’m finally healing...
DougJan 13, 20221 min readHappy Birthdayhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fiv78DCEuV4 Hold my love, hold my fate Hold my tears that fall away Hold my hand, hold my bones Cut me to...
DougJan 1, 20221 min readFirst tune of 22Brilliant tune by Burt Bacharach and sung by the incomparable Elvis Costello. The Sweetest Punch https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bfnzT-vksh...
DougDec 31, 20211 min readHappy New Year!I’ve come a long way in 18 months. Who would’ve believed that since that awful time I’ve had a leading role in 2 films, been featured in...
DougDec 17, 20211 min readHo Ho Ho part 3So I’m off for a 7 day run as Santa at The Epping and Ongar railway in Essex. It’s all sold out so if you were hoping to sit on my knee...
DougDec 3, 20211 min readHo Ho Ho 2!!Lots to write about but I can’t release any details until the shows have been aired! I’ve been in loads of great scenes for both the...
DougNov 21, 20211 min readHo Ho Ho!So the time is finally here. I am now officially old enough to play the big man himself Father Christmas! I’ll be the incumbent fat jolly...
DougNov 21, 20211 min readMissing….My daughter and I are both missing those we had fallen in love with so we did a model shoot in my cemetery! I’m sure Ellen Wells born...
DougNov 20, 20211 min readI will stay if you dare…..A beautiful tune that I heard at the end of The Haunting of Hill House. Very poignant. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FdyLnHl4LzQ This...
DougNov 20, 20211 min readMy daughterWith the only woman in my life atm, my beautiful daughter Briagha. So brave and so funny and full of life. Im immensely proud of her....
DougNov 10, 20212 min readGoodbye makes the journey harder stillIt’s been a while folks. I don’t know if it’s because of three things; 1. I’ve run out of things to say 2. I’m over my suicide...
DougOct 18, 20212 min readFrom green to brownWell it’s that time of year. The leaves are turning from green to brown and it’s the end of another year. This song is called Beautiful...
DougOct 14, 20211 min readI’m a winnerThe decision to end your life happens over months years. The actual act takes seconds. Taking your life doesn’t mean you want to die but...
DougOct 13, 20212 min readHouse of DragonsIt’s a good job I’ve kept the beard as I’ve been called back for 7 days more work on set. 2 days rehearsal and 5 days filming on what...
DougOct 12, 20211 min readI’m cheap!I haven’t been to the cemetery in some time so was due a visit to Mary god rest her soul! Sometimes soft and chewy and sometimes hard and...