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Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.

Couple embracing and laughing on a sunny park path with autumn trees

Be careful what you wish for

I recall two ordinary glaziers who, having won the lottery, decided to spoil themselves. The two with their wives booked a holiday with a difference. They took a flight to a sun-drenched semi-private island in the Caribbean affordable only to royalty and the supra-rich.

No Shirt, No Service

We’ve somehow reached a point where some people seem genuinely shocked that airports, restaurants, aircraft, government offices, churches and certain businesses might expect a basic standard of dress.