Michael Carty

Aug 31, 2019Aug 2, 2020Michael Carty

So pure

What was the last thing that moved you to tears? What gives you the strength to carry on? Inspired by Idles, this post celebrates the sustaining power of love, friendship and heartfelt honesty.

Aug 17, 2019Aug 2, 2020Michael Carty

Our “post-truth, post-shame” world needs the comedian’s ruthless clarity and respect for the audience. This post is inspired by wise words from Nitin Sawhney, Whitney Cummings, Matt Stoller and Sean Jones QC.

Aug 13, 2019Aug 23, 2019Michael Carty

Polar bear rescue: Introducing Hector Paula BearItAll!

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!

Aug 3, 2019Aug 2, 2020Michael Carty

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.

Jul 27, 2019Jul 27, 2019Michael Carty

Kirsten Shiel interview: A little smattering of doodles

An interview with Kirsten Shiel – a phenomenal Dublin-based artist, art director and illustrator.

Jul 20, 2019Aug 6, 2019Michael Carty

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.

Jul 13, 2019Nov 5, 2022Michael Carty

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.

Jul 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019Michael Carty

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.

Jun 29, 2019Michael Carty

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.