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Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Julie Jay: Four bathrooms, two small boys, and an inflatable bath — what could possibly go wrong?
The house we are renting in Dingle has four bathrooms, which I'm sure instantly conjures up in your mind a palatial-sized Georgian mansion — the kind of house that plasters over its somewhat problematic history by hosting festivals in the summer where people can pay €10 for a crepe and pretend they're having a great time. In fact, the house is very modest in size, a perfectly ordinary cottage, so at least two of these bathrooms are superfluous to requirements. Most days we have more loos than people, which is definitely one loo too many. My husband loves nothing more than using all the bathrooms on a rota basis, just for the craic of it. I find this hobby infuriating, so much so that for a while now I have considered cordoning off two of the bathrooms to prevent him from using them when he takes a fancy. Despite having four bathrooms, we don't actually have a bath, so I have made do with an inflatable one, which we placed in the kids' ensuite. Even as I write this, I am conscious that the words 'kids' and' ensuite' might possibly be the most middle-class pairing I've ever penned. Children need an ensuite like they need a bow and arrow, that is, not at all. For the last couple of years, despite my yodelling about the merits of a stand-up wash, Number One has resisted the lure of the shower. This meant that we have had to endure the absolute carnage of baths up to this point — and carnage it is. Despite my pleading, most of the water ends up on the bathroom floor and very little stays in the inflatable tub, so much so that at certain times the tub and the floor have merged completely, and we're all just holding onto a door handle for dear life. You would be forgiven for thinking we have been subjected to a flash flood, such is the level of saturation. The place is always like the scene of a natural disaster, particularly if Daddy is left in charge. This is not to cast any shade on my husband, whose playdate entertainment skills and ability to commit to the character far outshine my own. The truth is, I'm here more often to do bathtime, and as a result, can spot the signs that the ship is about to go down. It's hard to be annoyed at my husband for not reining them in when you open the door to find him ashen-faced, telling Number Two to stop drinking the bathwater and imploring Number One to put down the water gun. Getting them out of the bath is even more chaotic because nobody wants to be the first to leave a party, so we quite literally have to pull the plug to hurry things along. Both children will then scamper off in opposite directions, clearly having planned this, in a bid to avoid the horror of getting dried. However, their wet footprints immediately give the game away, so it is easy to track the fugitives in their attempt to escape the inevitable towel stage. Usually, I will corner one of them and wrestle them into what is a mostly dry state before turning my attentions to whichever one of them has eluded me and is now, no doubt, soaking and wrapped up in our bed. Yes, our kids love nothing more than diving beneath our sheets, still soaking. Recently, I asked Number One why he always legs it to mammy and daddy's bed and not his own after bathtime, and he informed me that he 'didn't want to get his bed wet'. Fair enough. But last Thursday, a miracle happened. I suggested a shower, and Number One announced he'd give it a whirl. So impressed was Number Two with how much his older brother was enjoying his stint in there that he also insisted on a shower, much to my delight. I had thrown my togs on, just in case I needed to jump in there and coax them into hanging out long enough to scrub the permanent marker off, but I needn't have bothered, as they were quite happy in the concentrated drizzle. It was one of those moments as a parent where I didn't want to appear too jubilant, for fear of jinxing the whole thing, but I think I have finally converted Number One to the ease of showering, and this could potentially change our lives. We are now in and out in no time, and the opportunity to arm yourself with a water gun has been greatly reduced. The fact that we can jump in without needing to heat water in advance has added a degree of spontaneity to our very mundane lives, with Number One requesting a shower at lunchtime today just purely for the heck of it. Of course, I refuse him, because the temptation for me to put on their pyjamas afterwards would probably be too great, and as much as we are loving leaning into a more relaxed summer schedule, nightwear at 2pm might be a step too far. Upon his return home after a few days working away, my husband was thrilled to hear I had finally converted the boys to the shower, which is just as well, given that he will soon find out he has lost access to half the bathrooms in this house.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pooja Bhatt's Throwback Photo From Spiti Valley Has Mother Soni Razdan Saying THIS
The picture featured Pooja Bhatt wearing a red shawl over her shoulders. Pooja Bhatt's love for nature and exploration often shines through her social media posts. The actress-producer recently shared a breathtaking throwback photo from Spiti Valley, which captured the attention of her family members, including her mother, Soni Razdan. Taking to Instagram, Pooja dropped an old picture that featured her wearing a red shawl over her shoulders and black sunglasses. A young child was seen sitting on her lap. In the caption, she wrote, 'The child is in me still and sometimes not so still – Fred Rogers." See the post here: Reacting to the post, Pooja's mother, Soni Razdan, wrote, 'What a beautiful picture." Pooja Bhatt is set to launch her podcast, titled The Pooja Bhatt Show, in collaboration with iHeartMedia and Mammoth Media Asia. The weekly podcast will launch in late September and will be available on all major podcast platforms and the iHeartRadio app. In her announcement post, Pooja Bhatt wrote an emotional note reflecting on her journey. The actress penned, 'Conversations real & reel…With the ones that shaped me, moved & inspired me, from close quarters & afar. Stories of resilience, of triumph, of debilitating failures, of anguish and joy… the paradox of being an artist in a world that is often lacking in wonder & largely on fire." She added, 'While I write this, I hear of Filmistan studios – A sacred space, in which I faced the camera for the first time in 1989 for my debut film 'Daddy' being sold. It will now be replaced by a block of luxury apts. End of an Era… juxtaposed with a new beginning this podcast offers me. Death & life in the same frame. Yesterday must die, be demolished for today to emerge from the rubble, find its feet & take flight." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja B (@poojab1972) The Pooja Bhatt Show aims to offer honest and motivational conversations. Voices that influenced her will be featured in the show, including actors, directors, spot boys, and background dancers. The actress wants to share stories of happiness, heartache, failure, and achievement. The podcast will also look at how Indian cinema has influenced international culture, music, and fashion. First Published: July 26, 2025, 17:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Daddy' explores complex relationship
1 2 Lucknow: A play 'Daddy' commemorating the birth centenary of Darpan founder Prof Satyamurthy was staged at UP Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) on Friday. An adaptation of Florian Zeller 's French masterpiece 'Le Pere', the play has been adapted and directed by veteran dramatist Suryamohan Kulshreshtha. It features acclaimed actor Anil Rastogi in the lead role. "This collaboration with Rastogi was long overdue, I was searching for a script that would challenge both his acting prowess and my directorial skills," said Kulshreshtha. The narrative centers around a father suffering from dementia and his daughter, exploring their complex relationship. The story delicately balances the daughter's personal aspirations with her responsibilities toward her ailing father. Through its powerful storytelling, the play demonstrates how memory limitations affect the understanding of the world and relationships. The cast also included Shalini Vijay, Ajay Sharma, Puja Singh, Ankita Dixit, Abhishek Singh, Vipin Pratap Rai and Abhishek Pal. Theatre lovers can catch public performances of 'Daddy' on Saturday at 7.30pm at UPSNA.
Buzz Feed
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
30 Cute Little Treats That'll Give You A Little Thrill
A pair of the *iconic* Kaco pens (known for their adorable heart tops) in your choice of Pantone color. They have every Color of the Year going back to 2000, so you can pick a year with sentimental just your fave color. A windproof lightsaber lighter so you can use The Force to ensure you're never stuck on the dark side of things. Although it does glow red, so maybe not... At least they have cookies! An 18-karat gold-plated mood ring that's an adult spin on the version you picked out after a particularly traumatizing dentist visit. Now you can enjoy a color-changing ring *without* getting a cavity filled to earn it. A Stitch-shaped Scrub Daddy so you can clean up after your own experiments in the kitchen. Like the original, it's stiff when cold and squishy when warm, making it a real monster at scrubbing! An adorable ladybug pin in case you need to manufacture some extra luck. Pop one on your lapel, hat, tote, or wherever else needs a tiny companion. A pocket library complete with mini books (including classics like It, The Hobbit, and Catcher in the Rye). Give it a shake to satisfy your lust for destruction, then meditatively put them back on their shelves when you need a little screen break. Squishy Goliath Jelly Blox you've likely seen in many ASMR videos, and with good reason. The blocks connect like Duplos, but with the added bonus of not hurting your foot if you step on one. Stretch 'em, play with the encased confetti-like pieces, and then build a gummy-like castle worthy of Candyland. A variety pack of freeze-dried Skittles that honestly has me drooling just by looking at them. (The CHOKEHOLD that Wildberry Skittles has on me...) Unlike their chewy counterparts, these puffy treats start crunchy and then melt in your mouth. A viral "Soft" perfume rollerball for anyone who wants people to think of them and think "yum." Reviewers compare this ~$5 fragrance to caramel, lemon cupcakes, warm vanilla scones, and cotton candy. A set of vintage-inspired spoons — if these aren't cottagecore, I don't know what is. Set them out at your next tea party and let the compliments roll in. Praise for your good taste? Sweeter than two lumps of sugar. A miniature Stanley tape measurer keychain so you no longer have to wonder how tall something is and try to guesstimate with your hands. This would come in clutch when furniture shopping or calling out a date for lying about their height (JK, JK). McCormick's Potato Topping Seasoning to amp up an otherwise bland side. The blend of salt, garlic, and asiago cheese (omg, yummmm) can be sprinkled on baked, mashed, or roasted potatoes to give 'em next-level why stop there? Spoon some on popcorn, grilled chicken, pizza, or literally anything else. A Mini photo and video camera keychain so you can take moody shots at a moment's notice. Sure, your phone is serviceable, but sometimes you need a little grit, right? Itty-bitty, collapsible storage crates in soothing pastel colors to give your knickknacks the vinyl record treatment. Listen, you don't have to throw away your mountain of pilfered condiment packets, but they'd look a lot nicer in one of these. A horse-themed barrette that has been blowing up on Twitter. Make sure to grab before it sells out again. Whether you're a horse girl or just an ally, this is THE accessory of the summer. Or, a handmade orchid hair clip for anyone who wants to look like they're about to attend a gala at a botanical garden. Pair it with a gown or just a T-shirt and shorts — either way, you're gonna look unbe-leaf-ably cute. A fanciful mushroom kitchen timer, which is so much more endearing than using your phone or screaming at Alexa. It also has a glowing 4.5-star rating on Amazon, which is kinda unheard of for novelty timers. A set of vinyl coasters offering a retro (and super cute) way to protect your furniture from condensation. Guests that actually want to use a coaster? How the turntables. A Clogs memory game that tests your ability to remember and match up to 24 pairs of vintage leather shoes. The pack comes with 48 cards and takes 30–40 minutes to play. Teeny-tiny onigiri vases who look thrilled by the opportunity to hold your new clippings and flower buds. Each smiling rice ball is handcrafted, so they're all unique. An alarmingly adorable capybara night-light to keep you company on sleepy summer evenings. Just bop your new silicone friend on the head to toggle through seven different colors and three dimness settings. And if you opt for the flower version, it comes with two different buds to hold. 🥹 A Godzilla microwave cleaner that shoots out cleansing steam instead of lasers. Not as cool, but definitely more helpful. Just fill the silicone tool up with water and vinegar, microwave it, and then marvel at how you found a cleaning supply that's actually fun. A disco ball watering globe to make your plant feel like they're at their own personal dance party. It'll keep your plant hydrated between watering sessions and, when the sun hits just right, create a fun light show in your home. That's a lot of benefits from what seemed like an impractical purchase at first. 🤔 A bear-y nice under-eye stick formulated with skincare darling niacinamide, along with soothing Icelandic mineral water and seaweed extract, to soothe puffiness and dark circles. If a beauty item isn't shaped like an animal, is it even worth getting? A pair of aromatherapy gemstone soaps sure to make your guests' bathroom experience seriously rock. Dad jokes aside, these soaps come in amazing fragrances (think: lavender, lemongrass, sandalwood, etc.) and have real crystals inside, like amethyst and tiger eye. The TikTok-loved Maldon flaked salt packaged in a box so beautiful, you'll be hesitant to ever open it. Of course, you should, because everything from fish to brownies tastes better with a dash of really nice sea salt. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, in case you've always wanted to not only drink the energizing tea, but also wear it. This cult-fave can help quickly minimize eye puffiness and swelling using its combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. All for less than the price of a six-pack of White Label! A set of limited edition Band-Aids with cute, summery floral designs because who said a papercut can't be a fashion statement? An acrylic grid box for your tiniest treasures. The clear design ensures that your discoveries can be properly viewed, like a miniature museum. And if you fill it with sea glass, it'll create a stained-glass effect when you hold it up to the light! Time to hit the beach. 👀 Iridescent pimple patches in fun shapes like hearts and stars because zapping zits might as well feel like an art project. I wish all problems could be solved with a sticker. Place one on an open pimple, and it can protect and help speed up the healing process.
Courier-Mail
11-07-2025
- Courier-Mail
What's so special about Greenland? I went there to find out
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. It takes around 30 hours to fly from Australia to Greenland but the timing of my arrival couldn't be better. It's June 21, not only the longest day of the year but also Greenland's national day. So after touching down at the newly minted international airport in the capital, Nuuk – an eye-catching arrangement of crayon-coloured buildings anchored to bedrock beside the Labrador Sea – I head straight out to join the celebrations. There's nothing like crisp Arctic air and brilliant sunshine to banish jet lag. I've arrived too late for the annual seal hunt and kayaking show but I'm just in time for the carnival at Nuuk Stadium. On a tiny stage beside the astroturf oval, performers alternate between Greenlandic and pop songs as children pile onto inflatable playhouses or swing from straps tied high up a light tower. Like a maypole but way more perilous. National Day celebrations at Nuuk Stadium. Picture: Kendall Hill In the city centre there's a band jamming on the balcony at Daddy's bar above a busy square where pop-up stalls sell hot dogs, fairy-floss and craft beer to revellers. That evening I head out with US colleagues – just arrived on the new direct flight from Newark, New Jersey – to Foodlovers Streetfood, Nuuk's sole food truck, which serves local lamb, scallops and fish (and whale) with chips. Then we swing by a local hall to see veteran rockers Inua play to a crowd so packed we can't even squeeze in. Around 10pm there are fireworks but it's broad daylight so they appear as smoky explosions in a bright blue sky. The national day celebrations are modest – Nuuk's population only hit 20,000 in January, around a third of the island total – but they feel uniquely Greenlandic. And I assume that this year they'd be more significant given Trump's renewed threats to simply annex the world's largest island. But Greenlandic sovereignty is far more complex than that. Ice floes float past the colourful buildings and homes in Nuuk. 'We have just been a plaything or toy for the last 300 years,' explains Qupanuk Olsen, arguably Greenland's most famous person thanks to her viral social media channels. 'We are used to just being seen as an object that you can just decide over, as if we have nothing to say for ourselves.' Olsen launched Q's Greenland, her viral education and travel series, five years ago after travelling to more than 30 countries and realising 'people know nothing about Greenland'. When Trump declared last December that he needed 'full control' over Greenland for national security, Olsen says Greenlandic people thought it was a joke. He'd made similar threats in 2019 that came to nothing. 'He's so not serious,' she says. But then Trump Jr visited Greenland in January, followed by vice president Vance. 'That's when we started to realise his words are not just words, they're becoming a reality.' For Greenlanders, national day was complicated long before Trump stumbled onto the scene. Colonised by Denmark in the 18th century, they've officially been Danish citizens since 1953 – though Greenland's parliament is largely autonomous today. While polls earlier this year showed 84 per cent of islanders want independence from Denmark, very few are interested in becoming US citizens. Olsen, elected to the 31-member parliament in March as a member of the pro-independence Naleraq party, used to be 'a huge royalist' – she even served in the Danish navy – and an enthusiastic participant in national day celebrations. But no more. 'How can you call it your national day when we're still under Denmark?' she says. 'There's not even any difference between Danish people and Greenlandic people. I cannot call myself an Inuk, an Inuit, on paper.' Greenland still relies on Denmark to fund around 20 per cent of its annual budget, but the island's current tourism boom, coupled with its lucrative fishing industry and deposits of rare-earth minerals, are fuelling hopes for its eventual independence. The timing is the tricky part. Olsen, the territory's only mining engineer (she earned her masters in Kalgoorlie, of all places), estimates it could be 20 years before Greenland's resources potential begins to be realised. 'Greenland is like a huge mine deposit just waiting for the right price. So right now it's not our way out.' X SUBSCRIBER ONLY It will be a delicate balancing act between exploiting the island's mineral resources – mostly buried beneath an ice cap almost 3000km long – and the deep-seated Inuit respect for nature. 'What we value in life is going hunting and fishing, being one with the nature,' Olsen says. 'We'd rather be out in the wild and be one with the nature than anything else.' When I ask about her hopes for the future of her homeland, her answer is simple but also complicated. 'I really want my children to grow up in an independent country where they know that that their voice is just as worthy as any human being on Earth.' The writer travelled to Greenland as a guest of HX Expeditions. Originally published as What's so special about Greenland? I arrived at the perfect time to find out
