Author: Sean O’Connor
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How the old Holy Man of rock ‘n roll wrote my back pages
Reliving the memory of seeing Dylan for the first time still brings a tear to my eye.
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My long, cold quest to get total strangers to say the world’s most magical word
It isn’t an easy task, but it pays off, eventually.
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Even in the darkness, my feet will find somewhere to land
What I’ve learned about daring to take leaps into the great unknown.
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I would do anything for the Monday afternoon crew who saved me from myself
Knowing you’re not alone is the first step to changing your life.
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Here’s to Christmas, a time of crackers, beetroot juice, stupid paper crowns, and love
In an age of change, there’s always good reason to cherish the unchanging rituals of the Bog Family Christmas.
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A toast to the ghosts of christmas lunches past
And a celebration of those who still grace us with their presence.
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I know I need to spring clean, but why is it so hard to throw things away?
It’s not about cleaning, it’s about breaking with the past.
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The greatest present I gave myself on my birthday
Learning to be grateful freed me from the shame of self-destruction.
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The prize giving speech that taught me the meaning of gratitude
Life changes when you learn to be grateful for what you’ve got.