UpIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Not, it's more genius animation from Pixar
Autumn festivalsFirst there was the Fringe, then the Theatre Festival. And there's still the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival to come. And can we keep the Playhouse at Liberty Hall permanently?
Eamonn O'DohertyOur favourite Renaissance man has an exhibition of small works at United Arts Club, Dublin, from October 8th
ConverseNo, they never went away, but they really are the catch-all footwear choice
Light YearsThis New York novel by James Salter written in 1975 comes highly recommended, with an introduction by Richard Ford
Oversized knitwearCardigans your granny would be proud of mean you can still wear your summer dresses (with tights boots)
McDonald'sin the Louvre Mon dieu! Here's hoping it's not a drive-thru, at least
Club lifeWhy listen to recycled music when you can go to a gig and watch the magic happen? See www.irishtimes.com/theticket for listings
Clutch bagsNovel for a while but we want our hands back
Michael Jackson cash-inFilms, concerts, reissues – have you got your piece of the action?
Foreign fishIf we wanted to eat Thai shellfish, we'd go to blooming Thailand. Where are our native species, caught by fine Irish blokes?