This day twenty six years ago, my dad had two days left to live. I knew time was running out, but I did not fully appreciate, that the end was so close. We had got used to the idea, that you would die, but never your death. I was twenty one years old. A trainee … More “Daddy watch me”
Last week I spent time writing my post. Editing, and linking, and adding media. Then I ticked tags and categories, ensuring not to overdo the number chosen. Finally I re read it for the millionth time. At last it was all done. It was my weekly “Freshly Impressed” post. All that was left to do, was … More Post malfunction. Freshly Impressed #7
Every evening you call me, At around half past ten. I could set my watch by you. You time it to perfection. My youngest is in bed, and I am able to sit down, and enjoy our time together, Just me and you. You are not exactly demanding, but regardless of circumstance, you do insist … More My perfect companion.
Finalist! Those of you who follow me regularly, will know what that means. I made it to the final five, in the Best Personal Blog category, in the Irish Blog Awards. What can I say? How can I write when I am speechless? All of you, who have taken the time, to read and comment … More Finalist!
It’s that time again. Time to give a shout out, to all those posts, which “Freshly Impressed” me. For those of you who do not follow my blog, this is my way of highlighting other blogs, which you may not have read before. A way of sharing posts I have enjoyed, without having to give … More Freshly Impressed #6
Tonight I am a million miles away from my blog. I am of course at home, but my heart is in intensive care in Dublin. My warrior of a young fighter is still fighting, but he has had a very difficult few days. However despite being miserable, I do not wish to be. So tonight … More Where is your sense of humor?
This weeks DP writing challenge was “Dialogue”, Begin a post with a scene that includes dialogue. “Mrs Doyle, Mr Sheehan is here to see you”. A lady, probably in her sixties, with a face accustomed to smiling, stepped forward. “Tanks nurse, I’m on me way”, she said in her strong Dublin accent. “Mary” she roared, … More Lost In Translation.
Over the weekend I discovered, I was shortlisted in the Irish Blog Awards, in two categories, Best newcomer, and Best personal blog. I am delighted, actually way more chuffed, than I imagined I would be. I began writing this blog, out of curiosity. Could it be as enjoyable, as my diary? I also wanted to … More A Big Thank You.
It is that time again, to share with you all, what has “Freshly Impressed” me this week. For those of you who do not follow my blog, this is my way of highlighting other blogs, which you may not have read before. A way of sharing posts I have enjoyed, without having to give out … More Freshly Impressed #5
This is a difficult post to write, as in order to do so, I must admit many things about myself. Primarily that I am selfish,lazy and rude. Throw in disorganised, and someone who keeps putting things off, and you have me summed up pretty well. This can clearly be seen, in my attitude to Awards. … More An apology.
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