Niall Doherty 
1 Reading about Ibn Battuta, born in Morocco seven centuries ago, traveled widely. Africa and the Middle East, India, China, parts of Europe. What it must have been like to travel back then, no idea of local languages or customs, walking a tightrope without a safety net. 2 Sitting here with a cup of my …
1 Had great energy before my trip to Ireland. Back almost a week now and still feeling sluggish. Easy to get frustrated with that, but I’m managing it well for now, happy to take it easy for a few days, not force it. I usually come out of these downswings like a man possessed. 2 …
1 Sitting on a bench in the middle of town. A man sits beside me, about 60 years old. He looks pretty shook, big belly, unshaven. I’d love to know the turning points of his life. There were probably a handful of key moments or decisions that made him who he is. True for all …
1 I’ll quit doing my monthly finance reports soon, just post annual updates instead. It takes too long to put together each report, could spend that time better elsewhere. Won’t quit though until revenue picks up again. Otherwise it might look like I stopped being transparent as soon as the going got tough. 2 My …
1 Fell back down the Brian Regan rabbit hole. Hard to believe I Walked On The Moon is 20 years old now. One of the funniest sets I’ve ever seen. To be that funny AND appropriate for all ages is incredibly rare. Many folks say Regan’s their favorite comedian but he still feels underrated somehow. 2 …
1 Alright, posted the first short a few hours ago. Looks like we haven’t gotten much of a response yet. That’s fine. I expect it will be one of those things that feels like a slow grind, but then you look up several months later and realize you’ve made significant progress. 2 Bought an Apple …
1 Back home on a different road. Lots of beautiful little mountain towns along the way, more so on the Spanish side. Passed through a French town called Saint-Béat. It used to be renowned for marble and sculpture, lots of quarries nearby. But the glory days are long gone. There’s a sadness about the place …
1 Sometimes an obscure song pops into my head. Today it was I Loves You, Porgy. Nina Simone’s version. She loves Porgy but sounds like he can’t keep her. Maya Angelou said of the story… How many Black men had been crippled by American oppression and had lost the women they loved and who loved …
1 First episode of Ramit’s Netflix show, fascinating to see how other people manage their money. Always amazes me how normal it is for Americans to be $10,000’s in debt. This couple have a combined debt of $200K and still spend $1000 on a handbag. Oof. 2 An encounter with someone today that reminded me: …
1 Here comes the upswing, as usual after a batch of burnout. Plenty of energy and enthusiasm today despite poor sleep last night. I have to be careful not to ride this wave to death and fall into another black hole. Lower highs and higher lows. Steady as she goes. 2 At the cinema watching …