Is it really better to have loved and lost? Is the pain of grief really worth the love? If the death was long and painful was the life worth living? Since my young pals death two weeks ago I have wondered this. Can all the fun and games we had in life, all the laughter … More Is it better to have loved and lost?
As I write on this blog most nights I realise that at times my Irish/English does not translate. There is an ocean between Ireland and some readers, which can result in minor misunderstandings at times. This is quite understandable. But I wonder do you all realise that within our small country of approximately four million … More After twenty years, I still can’t understand my husband!
Do you ever want to ask a question but something keeps stopping you? As a blogger what would you like to ask your readers? Is there something you would like to know about your blog, your theme, or your writing but are too afraid what your readers might say, or are you just too shy … More I’d love to know.
Imagine your child coming home in tears. When you ask what’s wrong, they look at you and say, “Is there a Santa?”. “Is it true? Do you and Dad bring the toys?”. What would you do? For many parents this question poses serious problems. Is it right to lie when you have been asked a … More “Mom, is Santa real?”.
There is a lot of talk about the x factor always getting the Christmas top spot. However here in Ireland there is a challenger. It is Master and Commanders song This time of year. This is a charity single for a cause very close to my heart. It is for Aoibheanns pink tie charity, and … More Every penny really makes a difference.
Last Monday my youngest who has dyslexia came home from school and as usual sat down to begin her homework. “Mum, don’t forget to sign my tests”, she says. “No problem darling”, I say, “how did you get on?”. “Well Mom, I think it was an all time low”, she replies, in a tone which … More Life after Death.
I have really tried to write today. However I have trashed it all. It’s Christmas time and I am just not able to write about anything, but the sadness I feel for my friend on the loss of her lovely son. So in order to spare you my misery I am going to do a … More More than words can ever say.
I know it’s hard to believe but Nelson Mandela always reminds me of my mom! No, she’s not black, or manly nor has she spent time in prison. However she has over the past many many years, (can’t say how many as that would reveal my much older sisters age!), managed to keep the peace … More The link between Mandela, Northern Ireland and my Mother.
Is worry your constant companion? Most who know me think I am a relatively laid back person. However even though I don’t really “do stress” I still worry. I can remember even as a child worrying. I worried about small things, like friends, fitting in, homework and tests. As a teenager I continued to worry. … More Count your blessings not your worries.
Am I back? Will I finish this post? Or will it be trashed like every post I’ve written since the young warrior died? What will this post be about? The title, whatever it is will be decided when I finish… if I finish. As I begin to type, I remember a regular comment made about … More Life is short. Do not miss Christmas.
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