Getting to grips with Heygen and Canva is an exercise in frustration. There, I said it

not.. not a peep... I was so eager to get that in I made a hames of it

note a peep from the shinners 😀

well, the earlier canine dung related drama has been put to bed (not literally) and I've been working in the garden. I have to say the Azalea is stunning

#slowliving #azalea #gardening

Monday morning expectation: Productive, clean, coffee in hand. ☕️

Monday morning reality: Scrubbing cow dung out of two dogs who are outraged at my presumption. 💩🐕

The glamour of the countryside is truly unparalleled.

#MondayMorning #DogsOfBluesky #CountryLife #ExpectationVsReality

Fanciful image of a black dog wearing a stars and strips necktie and red baseball cap with the logo 'miles'. The dog is in the cockpit of a car and is surrounded by a mess of receipts. The dog is holding a copy of the '2026 Mileage & Expenses Log Book' by William J. Walsh

question for the hive mind....

Is my use of 'Miles' the dog in my advertising solid, or is it harmful?

#SelfPublishing #AmazonKDP #KDP

And then getting up to speed on a variety of tools I've never used before to carry out a variety of tasks I've never done before. Anybody else feel overwhelmed at times by everything that needs to be done?
#SelfPublishing #AmazonKDP #KDP

I'm new to this self publishing lark. Hell, I'm new to publishing full stop. Its a huge learning curve as its not just creating a book, its marketing it also. And these days, that means knowing the ins and outs of a variety of social media platforms 1/2

facebook is a cesspit unfortunately

A small black dog wearing a red baseball cap with the logo 'miles' and a stars and stripes tie with round rim glasses is sitting in the driving seat of a car facing the camera. around him is a cluttered pile of receipts. in his paws he is holding a copy of the '2026 mileage and expense log book'

Post-Tax Day check: Stung by missed deductions?

In 2026, the 72.5¢ mileage rate means a messy glovebox is costing you serious cash. Miles is here to replace your receipt pile with a real system.

IRS-compliant. Simple. Dog-approved.

Link in Bio

#TaxDay #SmallBiz #IRS #Freelance #MileageLog

do these cauldrons have road frontage? very important for rural suitors

and if you like Midnight Oil, check out the band Coloured Stone

Surely I'm not the only one who finds Canva utterly frustrating as a newbie?

A book cover wrap for the "2026 Rideshare Mileage Log" by William J. Walsh. The front cover features a modern car interior at sunset with the title in bold blue and gold. The back cover displays a clean, white-and-black IRS-ready daily log template for tracking odometer readings, income, and expenses against a dark blue background.

Finalizing the 2026 Rideshare Mileage Log. 🚗💨

Built for drivers who value a clean, professional physical record over buggy apps. IRS-ready layouts for Uber, Lyft, and delivery.

Maximize every deduction without the subscription fee. Coming soon to Amazon. 📈

#Rideshare #TaxPrep #GigWork #KDP

A wide-angle landscape photograph of Kinsale harbor in County Cork, Ireland, under a partly cloudy blue and grey sky. The scene is viewed from the water level, with the deep blue, reflective water of the harbor in the foreground. On the left and extending into the center is a dense marina filled with numerous private sailboats, their white masts forming a "forest" against the sky. In the middle-distance, the colorful, historic town of Kinsale is clustered on a green, rolling hill. Several larger commercial vessels and fishing trawlers are moored along the quayside on the right. The overall atmosphere is serene and detailed.

Throwback to a beautiful, crisp morning in Kinsale harbour last year. Calm, reflective waters, a forest of sailboat masts, and the houses of Summercove nestled on the hills. Hard to beat.

Which boat is Reggie's? ⛵️

#Kinsale #Ireland #Travel #Marina #Throwback #CountyCork #BlueskyIreland

Whether it pays off or not, it’s been genuinely interesting and rewarding.
Anyone else here retired (or planning to be) and suddenly found a whole new hustle you never expected?
Drop your story below 👇 I’d love to hear it.
#RetirementLife #SecondAct #AmazonKDP #SelfPublishing #SideHustle

Publishing and marketing my own books on Amazon.
That definitely wasn’t on my retirement bingo card!
It’s been a massive learning curve, but I’m loving every minute of it.

Since retiring from the rat race, the question I get most is: “Won’t you get bored?”
Honestly? I had a dozen things on my wish list I still want to do (hi Spanish, Cooking, and the rest of you 😂).
But one thing that’s keeping me very busy?

there's always somebody excerising their horse there! Gorgeous part of the world

A black and white dog, seen in profile, looks out of an open window of a camper van. The dog has long fur and is wearing a red collar. Through the window, there is a view of a calm bay with a small white boat moored in the water. In the distance, green hills and houses are visible under a cloudy sky. The window is held open by a mechanical support arm.

Throwback! Its so relaxing while lounging in the van as your dog maintains a high-alert perimeter watch against suspicious seagulls and over eager nosey parkers 😀

He handles the security shifts so I don’t have to. 🐕‍🦺

#Schull #WestCork #WildAtlanticWay #VanLife #BorderCollie #Ireland #DogLife #TBT

Black Lab Miles giving serious judgement face while resting his paw on the 2026 Mileage and Expenses Log Book

Miles is judging you for not recording a 42-mile ride.
72.5¢/mile in 2026 = real money.
Log book + Miles never forgets, doesn't glitch and is always available.
Gig workers — biggest tracking headache? 👇
Link in bio.
#GigEconomy #TaxTips

we could do both if we wanted

The Dunnes sweater failed miserably. Three days of wear and it’s already bobbling. It’s a literal manifestation of "fast" fashion—fast to buy, fast to fall apart. Time to stop compromising and stick to the gear that actually lasts. 🧶🚫

#FastFashion #QualityOverQuantity #CorkLife #WardrobeEssentials

I'm seeing lots of new accounts on Facebook sharing notices of fuel protests....definite agenda here

well, of course they will... whoever was in opposition would

Miles the dog, a black Lab mix with big floppy ears, acts as the "Electric Innovator" in the driver's seat of an EV. He is focused on his 2026 Mileage & Expense Log Book, which sits on the dashboard. The image captures a blend of professional utility and modern automotive design.

Designed in Ireland for the US roads. 🇮🇪🚙 For US EV drivers, the 72.5¢ rate is a huge win—but only if you track it!

Miles knows quality. My 2026 Mileage & Expenses Log brings professional utility & functional design to your dashboard ⚡️

🔗 www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW63KQ1Z

#BookSky #EV #FunctionalDesign

How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.

Excellent explainer by @thejournal.ie - which really captures why so many of us who would be pro peaceful protest were alienated from these protests.

A wide landscape view of Killarney National Park with blue lakes nestled between rugged, brown and green mountains under a bright blue sky with light clouds.

Killarney National Park, April 2010. We most definitely had better weather that day, and what a view. Impressive as always

Family in the US gig economy? Help them master their 2026 taxes. Order my log book via Amazon.com (US) for local delivery. It bypasses customs fees and delays, helping them capture every 72.5¢ mile! 🎁 Miles approves it!

📖 www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW63KQ1Z

#Ireland #GiftIdeas #IrishInAmerica #ExpatLife

That's some fever dream by the paytriots