G the PolymathI read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas“Allow me to introduce myself … I’m a man of wealth and taste”May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
G the PolymathWhat I learned from: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeI didn’t really know what to expect when I started reading the picture of Dorian Gray. I hadn’t been exposed to any of his work in school…May 15, 20201May 15, 20201
G the PolymathI went back out to the Ballyhaunis GAA pitch in county Mayo, to recreate what I think are 5 of the…Honestly, I don’t know what was going through Andy Moran’s mind when he took his shot from the end line. I imagine there was definitely a…May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
G the PolymathIs it hard to recreate iconic hurling moments ?People in the stands, on sofas, and barstools often criticise GAA players and their performance, many believing they would have scored that…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
G the PolymathRiffle Shuffle in 2 HoursWhen I was younger I read a book on card tricks. But in 2020, I can only remember how to preform one of the tricks. Basically, you ask a…Apr 16, 20201Apr 16, 20201
G the PolymathLearn how to Taxi Whistle in 35 minutesAs a teacher I spend a good bit of time trying to get the attention of my students. Generally, I have to raise my voice to be heard above…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
G the PolymathLearn how to Solve a Rubik’s Cube in 6 hoursEverybody has a Rubik’s cube somewhere in the house. For most, it has probably remained unsolved. Mine sat on a shelf in the sitting room…Dec 17, 2019Dec 17, 2019
G the PolymathLearn how to play Piano in 6hrs and 30mins:I have been walking by the piano in our house for about 10 years. I often said I would learn how to play, but never actually bothered. Both…Nov 5, 2019Nov 5, 2019
G the PolymathLearn How to Spin a Ball on your Finger in 7 DaysA random thing to want to learn, yes I know. But, if you want to play for the Harlem Globe Trotters spinning a ball on your finger is step…Nov 5, 2019Nov 5, 2019
G the PolymathLearn How to Juggle in 5 DaysInspired by watching the trailer for Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, I thought to myself, aren’t clowns are best known for entertaining people…Nov 5, 2019Nov 5, 2019