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In a post-lockdown world, the buffet will kill you

In a post-lockdown world, the buffet will kill you

by Paul McDermott | Jun 3, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, The Big Smoke Arena, VIP

As we take our first tentative steps towards returning to a life post-lockdown, it is no time to relax our recently acquired behaviours. Be excellent in all things – and best to avoid other human beings.

Blinded by the light (and maybe a tumour): My first appointment with the ophthalmologist

Blinded by the light (and maybe a tumour): My first appointment with the ophthalmologist

by Paul McDermott | Jan 9, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

While I’ve had issues with my eyes as a kid, a sudden bout of double-vision had me visiting the Ophthalmologist. A globe-trotting, golf-playing, see-you-in-three-weeks-Ophthalmologist.

Wrapping paper ideas that will melt your little snowflake

Wrapping paper ideas that will melt your little snowflake

by Paul McDermott | Dec 23, 2019 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

Well, Christmas is here and the only thing left to do is cover our gifts in paper. However, these enlightened dark times require extra thought in that regard.

The wrapping of gifts is an art form, one destined for the bin

The wrapping of gifts is an art form, one destined for the bin

by Paul McDermott | Dec 16, 2019 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

As a man of standard, I believe the wrapping of gifts to be an impermanent art form. One that is being defunded by the lazy hands of today.

Police violence and ignored celebrity: Musings on a march for the planet gone awry

Police violence and ignored celebrity: Musings on a march for the planet gone awry

by Paul McDermott | Dec 11, 2019 | Featured, Op-eds, The Big Smoke Arena, VIP

As the police met the those striking for the planet, I saw it turn violent, and felt the gallantry of humble celebrity ignored. 

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