Brighter times lie ahead. The cloud will break, even if almost imperceptibly at first. The sun’s rays will begin to shine through.
Author: Michael Carty
Editor ♦ Writer ♦ Blogger ♦ Artist ♦
May today be nothing but kind to you and yours.
MJCarty snapshots July 2026
Of chaotic citadels, fragrant roses and air force attire! A few personal highlights from July 2026, captured in tiny wee snapshots.
Not drinking
Gentle reader: A question for you, and just you. What is your relationship with alcohol?
Nirvana live in London 1989: A second opinion
Was I a negative creep for having found Nirvana a wee bit underwhelming live? Perhaps not…
Many versions of you
There will be many versions of you in this one lifetime. What version of you will you leave behind in the hearts and minds of others?
MJCarty snapshots June 2026
Strawberries, soulful canines and midsummer dreams! A few personal highlights from June 2026, captured in tiny wee snapshots.
A dream of midsummer
(When you wake) you’re still in a dream. In this case, a dream of midsummer.
Together
Each moment that you have the privilege to spend together with a loved one is something to cherish as it happens. There will only be so many of these moments.
MJCarty art: The 90s collection
MJCarty art from the late 1990s: A small selection of drawings and paintings I did towards the end of the last century.
MJCarty snapshots May 2026
Of roses, robins and, well, MJCarty! A few personal highlights from May 2026, captured in tiny wee snapshots.
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