I went to see Henry Rollins last night in Vicar Street. Getting there was a big deal, and I will tell you why. How’s it going? Welcome to Monday. You are looking well. Let’s have a bit of a moan. I don’t want to moan. It’s part of the Monday blog. You understand. You’re smart.

The day got off to a good start. I decided to leave for Dublin a little earlier than I originally planned. I am glad I did. I arrive at the LUAS Park and Ride, as I always do to go into town. I look forward to the day I have to drive into Dublin city centre. The first thing I notice is that the car park is unusually quiet. I deduced that was probably because it was late afternoon and everyone else was leaving as I was arriving. I leave my car, walk to the platform, and see no times displayed on the platform monitor. That was my second clue. Then, I saw a LUAS maintenance worker on the other platform, and he reliably informed me that there was no LUAS service today. He suggested I take the bus, but Dublin Bus is just as confusing, even if you know where you are going. I knew I wanted to go into town but didn’t know how. I called my friend Nick, who suggested I go to the other LUAS Park and Ride. So, I did.

I had to check first check that the other LUAS line was operating. It was. I rarely use the other LUAS line. Night and day are the kind of characters you see compared to my usual travels into town. I had no idea where I would get off, but Nick told me where to go. Thanks, Nick. I get off near Heuston Station, a place I used to frequent a lot in my college days. They were the days. Thankfully I am a lot less terrified of people. You know, just in general. I think they call that growing up.

After sneaking a pee in a local pub, I made my way through Dublin’s inner city flats to Vicar Street, where I witnessed Henry Rollins talk non-stop (seriously. Maybe five breath takes) for over two hours. If you don’t know who he is, I can’t help you. He is his own thing. All I can say is he was the singer in a pioneering punk band, Black Flag, and has made a living standing on stage and telling stories for decades. I think it was worth the hype. He’s a great storyteller, handy when you are onstage and telling stories. He has many opinions and tales to tell. I would see him again, but I would anticipate the energy more. I didn’t attend a punk rock music show last night but I felt like I did. LUAS travels included.

Come back on Friday for some writing of mine. Have a beautiful week. Thank you for reading, and thank you for your time.