John moriarty/Allihies

[ciarraibuzz]

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[TheDolmori]

Today, I woke up at 3 am and read from "Big Sur" by Kerouac, a place well known to me, about 50 minutes drive from here. Tonight I go to bed with this, images of my grandfather's home as a young man, and words as wise or errant as those read this morning.

[lughnasa2007]

I am not a religious man but Moriarty is the closest I can think of to an authentic saint. His writing can seem impenetrable but if you relax your mind and allow it to soak in gently, without worrying about 'getting it;, it is very rewarding.

[solidshot1]

what an amazing person

[oilskin316]

Must be an Irish or Celtic thing too- its in the DNA somehow that depth, kindness and certainty in there being more to people and life than meets the eye- some of his kindness of thought reminds me of my Mothers spirit

[cheevo99]

very insightful.he always got me thinking.