Derryl Murphy
@derrylm.bsky.social
Author, photographer, football/soccer fan. I've written some books, but good luck finding them.
Surprise plot twist immediately after!*
*Baby steps, but still...
*Baby steps, but still...
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Surprise plot twist immediately after!*
*Baby steps, but still...
*Baby steps, but still...
I was astonished by the amount of barbers and nail outlets in Colchester last year when I helped my son move there. I wondered if they're easier businesses to set up when you're an immigrant, but surely they can't all be barbers and stylists.
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I was astonished by the amount of barbers and nail outlets in Colchester last year when I helped my son move there. I wondered if they're easier businesses to set up when you're an immigrant, but surely they can't all be barbers and stylists.
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I knew it was coming, but learning of the death of my friend Dave Drummond today was still a kick in the gut. We'd been friends for 60 years, since he was 10 and I was 12. Shitty day, shitty week. Farewell, my brother. Love you.
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I knew it was coming, but learning of the death of my friend Dave Drummond today was still a kick in the gut. We'd been friends for 60 years, since he was 10 and I was 12. Shitty day, shitty week. Farewell, my brother. Love you.
Post you from a different era.
My Youth Hostel membership taken shortly before I left for 4 months of backpacking through Australasia.
My Youth Hostel membership taken shortly before I left for 4 months of backpacking through Australasia.
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Post you from a different era.
My Youth Hostel membership taken shortly before I left for 4 months of backpacking through Australasia.
My Youth Hostel membership taken shortly before I left for 4 months of backpacking through Australasia.
After a walk down to the river on a stunning fall day (there are dozens of sandhill cranes on the island across the way, and they are LOUD) we came home to find Jo had made a chowder of every vegetable available in the fridge. Sprinkled with parmesan and sourdough bread on the side, delish!
November 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
After a walk down to the river on a stunning fall day (there are dozens of sandhill cranes on the island across the way, and they are LOUD) we came home to find Jo had made a chowder of every vegetable available in the fridge. Sprinkled with parmesan and sourdough bread on the side, delish!
9 years ago, FB reminds me, my son Aidan (then 20) threw together a last-minute Halloween party costume as Ted Cruz, the Zodiac Killer.
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
9 years ago, FB reminds me, my son Aidan (then 20) threw together a last-minute Halloween party costume as Ted Cruz, the Zodiac Killer.
At least TSN had the good sense to not have both of these on their page in the same place, instead of having to scroll down from one to the next.
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
At least TSN had the good sense to not have both of these on their page in the same place, instead of having to scroll down from one to the next.
Whitecap Dog Park is a fave, but because of my knee for the past two years Zevon and I have had to stay up top in the field. On the weekend I was able to go down the hill and we walked the forest trails. Too cool to hit the beach and he frolic in the river, but still, so lovely.
October 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Whitecap Dog Park is a fave, but because of my knee for the past two years Zevon and I have had to stay up top in the field. On the weekend I was able to go down the hill and we walked the forest trails. Too cool to hit the beach and he frolic in the river, but still, so lovely.
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
As mentioned to @karmageddon.bsky.social earlier when talking about the Liverpool game, I did indeed hear from My Son the Coach (as did my other son) after supper tonight.
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
As mentioned to @karmageddon.bsky.social earlier when talking about the Liverpool game, I did indeed hear from My Son the Coach (as did my other son) after supper tonight.
The weather is taking a turn for the worse tomorrow but today was a lovely time for Zevon and I to go for a stroll.
October 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The weather is taking a turn for the worse tomorrow but today was a lovely time for Zevon and I to go for a stroll.
I have a vivid memory of Auckland, 1982, staying in a hostel and deciding to go see REDS with a guy I'd just met. The hostel locked doors at a certain time and the movie had a friggin' intermission, so we had to run, got in just under the wire. I loved Diane Keaton in that film. RIP.
October 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I have a vivid memory of Auckland, 1982, staying in a hostel and deciding to go see REDS with a guy I'd just met. The hostel locked doors at a certain time and the movie had a friggin' intermission, so we had to run, got in just under the wire. I loved Diane Keaton in that film. RIP.
How I, a Canadian child, first learned about Hessians.
October 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
How I, a Canadian child, first learned about Hessians.
From a couple of winters ago, Zevon (white) and one of his Irish wolfhound buddies (then a pup) along with a couple others. Always enjoy when we come across the big dogs at the park.
October 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
From a couple of winters ago, Zevon (white) and one of his Irish wolfhound buddies (then a pup) along with a couple others. Always enjoy when we come across the big dogs at the park.
Zevon and Banjo making a beeline for me while we were out on our walk today.
October 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Zevon and Banjo making a beeline for me while we were out on our walk today.
I haven’t posted our weekly cocktail for a while, but damn.
Key Lime Pie
3oz white rum, 1.5oz coconut water, .25oz lime juice, .25oz agave, 1tbsp Greek yogurt. Shake with ice and strain into coupe.
Key Lime Pie
3oz white rum, 1.5oz coconut water, .25oz lime juice, .25oz agave, 1tbsp Greek yogurt. Shake with ice and strain into coupe.
October 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I haven’t posted our weekly cocktail for a while, but damn.
Key Lime Pie
3oz white rum, 1.5oz coconut water, .25oz lime juice, .25oz agave, 1tbsp Greek yogurt. Shake with ice and strain into coupe.
Key Lime Pie
3oz white rum, 1.5oz coconut water, .25oz lime juice, .25oz agave, 1tbsp Greek yogurt. Shake with ice and strain into coupe.
Zevon and Banjo digging the Fall colours.
October 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Zevon and Banjo digging the Fall colours.
Found a lovely graffiti while there.
September 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Found a lovely graffiti while there.
IF U SEE THIS, POST A BRIDGE
September 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
IF U SEE THIS, POST A BRIDGE