Along with Dad's new job at The Agricultural Institute at Kinsealy came what I can only presume to be a fortuitous perk. A home to reside in next to the Institute. This bungalow would be where I would spend the first three years of my life. The B…
The Agricultural Institute at Kinsealy The year my parents were to become engaged was 1959. During that year, and the ones prior and after, securing employment for oneself was not an easy task to accomplish. Let alone one good enough to support a…
Inside the Main Gate of Dublin's National Botanic Garden there is a rose bush. Protectively ensconced inside a railed circular fence. Protecting this special bush from visitors who may want to snag a bloom. It's said to have been cultivated from an …
In the beginning of 1959 my parents made for Dublin City. My father carried with him the equivilant of three hundred and thirty five Euros today. Fifteen Pounds. A modest sum by all accounts. The destination? A jewelers. The purpose? The purchase of…
Episode 7 of The Nutty Chronicles has been released and is now availible on whatever platform you listen to podcasts! If you are already a subscriber it should be waiting for you to give it a listen. If you prefer to listen right here on the webpage…
This Sunday an all new episode of The Nutty Chronicles will be released. In addition to all the content you've come to expect and enjoy there will be an exclusive premier song by Dublin based musical artist Rosa Nutty! Make sure that you're subscri…
I'm pleased to announce that this coming Sunday a brand new episode of The Nutty Chronicles will be going live and become availible for you this Sunday January 10th! It's not lost on me that it's been a little bit since the last release. But I'm con…
First I'd like to take a quick moment and wish everyone a very happy and HEALTHY New Year! As the podcast grows inevitably so does the website. Both of these are positive things for the show. For those that aren't already aware each episode…
First, I hope that everyone who celebrated had an enjoyable and happy holiday these past few days. The New Year is right around the corner! Hopefully it will bring with it a much better year then the one we just experienced. People often ask me wha…
It pleases me to inform you that the brand new episode of The Nutty Chronicles is being released January 3rd! For those who are already subscribed it will be delivered to your podcast player without having to do a thing but click "Play" and listen! …
Edith Maggie Hawkins Nutty (1873 - 1954) and Robert Nutty (1865 - 1941) I became a Great Uncle for the first time this year which got me thinking about some of the legacy I can leave for my new nephew Liam. I've done a lot of research about our fam…
Here in New York City where I live a considerable amount of snow fell yesterday. It's not a particular rare occurance. But it is a noteable event when it does happen. Up to this point it's been a somewhat mild winter here. But along with the snow ca…
For those who are new listeners to The Nutty Chronicles. Or in the event you may possibly not be aware the ENTIRE back catalog of episodes are availible either right here on the webpage for you to listen to. OR if you are a subscriber you can listen…
So many of us have difficulty "living in the moment". That's one of those platitudes I spoke of the other day. Like so many things it's much easier said then done. All to often we look forward to some happening in the future, We fixate on it to the …
During the Holiday Season there are all sorts of platitudes being bandied about. We've all heard them. Some to the extent that, in certain regards, they've seemed to have lost some of their meaning. And some so often that they go in one ear and righ…
"This is the 'New Normal' now." We've all heard this sentiment in one form or another over the past year. Wearing a mask everytime one ventures outdoors. Socially Distancing oneself from others. Limiting the time we spend indoors with strangers. Al…
In the next few weeks the next installment of The Nutty Chronicles will be forthcoming. As I've previously mentioned with each new episode the audience continues to grow. Almost all of that is organic. Listeners sharing and teling friends that this …
If you have listened to the latest episode of The Nutty Chronicles you know that one of my father's passions was crafting violins from scratch. Self taught he doggedly pursued this passion until he bacame immensly skilled at it. It's a very intricat…
We all have one. For better or worse. In all diifferent and varying shapes, sizes and make-up. And during this time of year a lot of folks find themselves dealing with the dynamics that surround evry family. The Nutty Chronicles, first and foremost…
...like so many others you may find yourself taking part in an American Tradition known as "Black Friday". Known As "The Busiest Shopping Day Of The Year" Black Friday is when almost every store accross the country presents its biggest sales of the …
...to do a little traveling or keeping things small and local this Thanksgiving there'll be a few times you find yourself looking for something to listen to. It's a great chance to utilize some of that time catching up on any of the past episodes yo…
I'm often asked by listeners as to what caused me to create a podcast detailing the history of my family and the Ireland they lived in. In truth there are a number of reasons and steps that led to the making of The Nutty Chronicles. However, I can p…
The next episode of The Nutty Chronicles is officially in the process of being put together! Making a new episode for the podcast is a process. One that involves a lot of research, numerous conversations with family members, deep dives into Irish hi…
