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Stone Upon Stone
[0:00] Opening Slack's Dublin offices at the Guinness Storehouse.
[0:21] Reflections on the unique character of The Liberties neighborhood, its working-class history, and vibrant street life.
[0:59] Descriptions of the old Guinness warehouses, cobbled streets, and its transformation into a startup hub.
[1:45] Stories about local shops, markets, and the quirky details of daily life in Dublin.
[3:28] Discovery of a poem, "Stone upon stone upon fallen stone," stenciled on a high wall, and its connection to the area's history.
[5:23] Personal experiences navigating Dublin's winding streets, learning the city by foot and bike, and the challenges of orientation.
[6:22] Observations on the Dublin contrast between The Liberties and the more tourist-oriented city center.
[7:13] Family adventures: playgrounds, bus rides, the Dublin Zoo, and the Viking Splash tour.
[8:16] Insights into Irish culture, including local naming conventions and the spirit of the city.
[8:56] The journey of settling into a new home, embracing both the familiar and the unknown.
Next episode: Learning about Ireland, starting in Dublin, exploring its history—some well remembered, some purposefully forgotten.
By James SherrettStone Upon Stone
[0:00] Opening Slack's Dublin offices at the Guinness Storehouse.
[0:21] Reflections on the unique character of The Liberties neighborhood, its working-class history, and vibrant street life.
[0:59] Descriptions of the old Guinness warehouses, cobbled streets, and its transformation into a startup hub.
[1:45] Stories about local shops, markets, and the quirky details of daily life in Dublin.
[3:28] Discovery of a poem, "Stone upon stone upon fallen stone," stenciled on a high wall, and its connection to the area's history.
[5:23] Personal experiences navigating Dublin's winding streets, learning the city by foot and bike, and the challenges of orientation.
[6:22] Observations on the Dublin contrast between The Liberties and the more tourist-oriented city center.
[7:13] Family adventures: playgrounds, bus rides, the Dublin Zoo, and the Viking Splash tour.
[8:16] Insights into Irish culture, including local naming conventions and the spirit of the city.
[8:56] The journey of settling into a new home, embracing both the familiar and the unknown.
Next episode: Learning about Ireland, starting in Dublin, exploring its history—some well remembered, some purposefully forgotten.