Author Archives: tmccormick15

No Marathon, But Dissertation Research

Posted on May 14, 2015 by tmccormick15

Last I left you, dear reader, you were waiting anxiously to hear whether or not I survived the Belfast City Marathon. Did I finish? Can I still use both of my legs? Was I airlifted to the emergency room at … Continue reading →

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Marathon in Belfast

Posted on March 30, 2015 by tmccormick15

I’ve just made a serious mistake. It’s one that I’ll regret, increasingly, over the next four and a half weeks, before regretting it at maximum intensity for several hours on the 4th of May. Quite possibly, I will regret it for … Continue reading →

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Irish Road Trip

Posted on January 13, 2015 by tmccormick15

I had forgotten what a thrill it can be to get behind the wheel and drive. It’s been years since I owned a car, and most of my wandering since college has been aided by buses and trains and planes. … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing In Belfast

Posted on December 4, 2014 by tmccormick15

There’s just enough wind out of the east this morning that it’s making it difficult to cast. I’ve been out on the River Lagan for three hours already, and burned through half a can of worms. So far, I haven’t even … Continue reading →

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