A Day in Baltimore – a Sweeney story

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Who’s one person you’re grateful to have in your life lately?

This Thursday marks a year since I was in Baltimore, the fourth stop of my 2025 US tour. I want to do something a little different for today’s blog, and take a trip down memory lane, taking a look at some of the things I got up to in Baltimore, as it was such a fun day for me.

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Fancy a cuppa?

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Do you fancy a cup of tea?

It’s a simple question at first glance; however, when you delve a little deeper, there’s a certain beauty and limitless potential in it. This is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today, as we explore how tea can create connection, encourage communication, and help people unwind.

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A Sweeney in Devon…

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How’s your weekend started off?

Last weekend, 19 of us from the undefinable community travelled over to Devon for our Spring 2026 Retreat. As is customary on the page, it’s time for a little wrap-up post, taking a look at some of what we got up to this time around 🌻

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Let’s talk about photos…

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What’s a photo you’ve got or had taken that always brings a memory to mind?

When I was thinking about what to write today’s blog on, a random idea came to mind – why not talk about photos, how I use them when writing posts and why I’ve started taking more and more of them in recent years. So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

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New writing work ✅

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How’s the week ahead looking for you?

Over the last seven years, I’ve shared a lot about myself and my story. I’ve always liked the idea of “building in public” – creating content that’s shaped around who I am as a real person. As James Sweeney.

However, what does that actually mean? 🤷‍♂️

That’s exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today.

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The Sweeneys return to Ireland 🇮🇪

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How’s your weekend looking?

On Wednesday morning, my parents, auntie, uncle and I arrived back in the Swansea valleys after six lovely days in Donegal. We’re going to take a look at some of what we got up to in today’s blog.

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Grianan of Aileach – Four Years On…

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Hope you’re having a lovely start to the weekend!

When this post goes live, I’m going on a family holiday back to Donegal in Ireland, where the Sweeneys first came from. We’re going to be taking a trip down memory lane in today’s blog, as we bring the Grianan of Aileach back to the page.

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A Sweeney in Austin 🤠

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How’s the week ahead looking for you?

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Austin, Texas, for a week, as the final part of my 2026 US adventure. We’re going to take a look at some of what I got up to in today’s blog.

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Want to know one of the best things about solo travelling? 

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How’s your day started?

A couple of weeks ago, I was in New Orleans for a week, where I got reminded about one of my favourite things about solo travelling – the people. We’re going to take a look at what I mean by this in today’s blog.

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Arlington – a truly remarkable place

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While in Washington DC last year, I decided to visit the Arlington National Cemetery during one of my final visits of the holiday, and what a fantastic tribute it is. We’re going to take a look at my thoughts about this respectful and peaceful place in today’s blog.

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I’ve found myself talking about Wales a lot more lately…

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With Saint David’s Day last Sunday, and being born and raised in the Swansea valleys, it feels only right to lean into Wales, Welsh culture and how it’s helped shape me into who I am a little more today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Understanding AI Cymru: What it means for Wales in 2026

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Growing up in the Swansea valleys, I’ve seen the talent and sheer potential that exists throughout this beautiful country I call home. So, today, I want to do something a bit different for you all, taking a look at AI and the future of Wales.

What exactly do I mean by this? Well, let me explain…

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The Mousetrap on the West End

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How’s your weekend started off?

On Thursday, I went up to watch The Mousetrap, on the West End, with some very good friends of mine. We’re going to be taking a bit of a closer look at this in today’s blog.

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Let’s be honest about the communications industry recently…

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Hope you’re keeping well lately 🙂

I’ve been working in the communications industry for over seven years now, and I think that we all have to be more honest with each other. This is something I am going to start in today’s blog.

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A beautiful outlook on life…

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I hope you’re having a wonderful start to the week 🙂

Last week, I watched the finale of one of my favourite TV shows, The Good Place. It’s one of the best finales made, in my opinion, and there’s one speech made by the character Chidi that I wanted to share with you all today, and mention why I love it.

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