Last night was a night like any other. There was no sign. No warning. We said ‘Goodnight’ and off she went, with the usual kiss and a hug. My twelve year old baby, now as tall as myself. I sat a while longer enjoying the peace, and a glass of wine. Eventually I called it … More When the last door closes.
In the wake of Robin Williams suicide many are asking why? Whenever I hear people ask this question, I am reminded of an elderly lady I nursed many years ago and how I learned that not everything is as we may see it. The lady I speak of was in her eighties. She was … More When suicide strikes we all ask why? Maybe we ask too late?
A group of friends gather together and enjoy conversation, and craic, Catching up on happenings, we chat and laugh out loud. It is one of those nights, Summer holidays are upon us, and the relaxed atmosphere is evident. Then mid laugh, with happiness in my heart you catch my eye. I see you smile. As … More Where do you go?
I have been nominated for Best Blog Post in the Irish Blog awards for my post ‘What do you see when you’re looking at me?’. I am of course thrilled to be nominated and this post is one I am particularly happy with. For those who do not wish to press the link above, the post … More What do you see when you’re looking at me?
My mother is in her eighties, and is still capable of great mischief. Every Summer, up to a couple of years ago my Mom and her best friend Mary, kept foreign language students for a month in their homes. They usually kept two female students each, who ranged in age from 14 to 16 years … More Some people never grow up.
I was thinking today of my Dad. He left this world over twenty years ago, and even though our time together was short he has been a major influence on my life. He was kind, caring, thoughtful, and above all wise. If I were to think of one piece of advice he left me it … More What is the best advice you have ever been given?
For anyone who is my facebook friend, you will have read today’s status update, Picnic packed, dog packed,kids ready. Dress code shorts. Off on West Cork mystery tour. Only problem is I’m the driver and I’m pretending I know where we are going, when in fact I’m just winging it! So where did we go, … More We’re off on a West Cork Mystery Tour, you are welcome to join us.
Tomorrow I will pack my two youngest, into the car, and we will drive off to Dublin, to stay with my mum for a few days. Even though I left Dublin, over twenty five years ago, to live 200km away in Cork, with my husband and subsequent children, I still say when I head to … More Going Home!
Yesterday I was at a swimming gala. looking after 42 young swimmers, when a wonderful memory of my dad just rose to the surface. I was an undersized 9 year old, swimming in my first gala. I had been entered to swim in the 100 metres butterfly. I can clearly remember the fear I felt. … More What It Takes To Be A Real Dad.
What is it that makes me choose the category ‘Humor’ before any other? Why can I not take life seriously? Why do I want to reduce every situation to one I can laugh at? Is there something wrong with me? The more blogs I read the more I question my sanity? So many are so … More Where Is Your Sense Of Humor?
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