Gentle reader: Please meet my new polar bear friend, Hector Paula BearItAll. My thanks to Charlotte Walker, Chris Brock and Bryan Wempen for helping name him!
Author: Michael Carty
Writer. Artist. Tweeter.
Look with new eyes
Looking afresh at your world can reveal beauty and riches that were there all along. With wise words from John Lennon, Douglas Adams and Rory Sutherland.
Left in the dust?
Change never stops. Change is a challenge. Change always gives you a choice. This is as true as ever in today’s “post-shame, post-truth” world.
Kirsten Shiel interview: A little smattering of doodles
An interview with Kirsten Shiel – a phenomenal Dublin-based artist, art director and illustrator.
Skelelife (in rhyme), by Mr Skeleton
Skeletons. We all have them. Yet all too few of us appreciate all that they have to offer. Let our genial host Mr Skeleton guide you through the skelelife, in rhyme.
Walk out a different person
When was the moment your life changed? If you open your senses to them, moments of synchronicity can usher in profound change, or simply render the present moment magical.
Blogaversary time! Celebrating MJCarty.com’s 1st year
MJCarty.com celebrates its first birthday this week! Here are some words on why I love to write this blog, plus a quick flit through the most-read posts from the first year of MJCarty.com.
My top 5 podcasts of 2019 (so far!) Part II
My second pick of the podcasts that have meant the most to me in 2019 (so far!), featuring: Joe Rogan and Naval Ravikant; Samira Ahmed and Katherine Ryan; Adam Buxton and Marlon James; Rich Roll and Kevin Smith; and Cariad Lloyd and Sali Hughes.
Éilis McDonough interview: Drawing with an adventurous spirit
An interview with Éilis McDonough – a fantastic artist operating out of lovely Portland, Oregon.
Olivia Kemp interview: Building worlds and imaginary places
I am delighted to host an interview with Olivia Kemp – an artist who creates mesmerising, intricate worlds in pen and ink.
