Men it’s time to stop reading! My secret ladies is dishonesty. Well perhaps that is a little blunt, but for myself who has been married over twenty years, dishonesty works perfectly. In fact now that I think of it most days begin and end with a lie. Let me explain. As my husband is an … More Ladies (only) tonight I share the secret to a long and happy marriage.
Today I watched a friend as she said a last goodbye to her son. Life over just when it should have been beginning. A much loved precious child. A first born. An eldest son. A big brother. As I looked around at so many tall strong young men mourning their friend I thought of my … More When the past is all we have.
I am Irish. As I say it I feel proud. I love this country, it’s countryside and people. I know that for many the past number of years have been a struggle and the shame of our treatment of unmarried mothers and the widespread abuse in the church and within sporting organisations has shook us … More Part of our heritage, or a waste of time? The Irish language and me.
“Hi, how are things?”, is how we greet each other, in an upbeat voice, as we deliver the mandatory kiss on the cheek. “Any news?“, we continue. “No none at all, all good thanks”. And then we pause….. And in that moment, as silence takes hold, we communicate on a whole different level. Looking at you … More A conversation in silence.
“Hi, how are things?”, is how we greet each other, in an upbeat voice, as we deliver the mandatory kiss on the cheek. “Any news?“, we continue. “No none at all, all good thanks”. And then we pause….. And in that moment, as silence takes hold, we communicate on a whole different level. Looking at you … More The conversation within silence.
Today is Easter Sunday. “Easter” what does it really mean to you? As a non believer what does it mean to me? My family are Catholic and I remember Easters of old. The “celebrations” began officially in our house in true Catholic style, with Good Friday. Don’t be fooled by the name, there is nothing … More Thank God for Easter!
Last night I was in the best of moods. Holidays had begun. I had that Friday feeling and more, as I began a weeks holiday. Gathered in a friends house the atmosphere was party like, two families enjoying friendly banter. Life felt good. Then the phone rang. As I reached for it, for a moment … More One phone call, and life changes forever.
Can any of us imagine as we lie there watching our pregnant belly being scanned what it would be like to be told, “I’ll just get the consultant”. At that point you know all is not what it should be. There is something wrong. Life may never be the same again. Today I took two … More Joanne O Riordan, A girl who knows no limits.
When our young friend Dan died in November it sent a seismic shock through our village. It was the second death of a child within three weeks. Understandably it affected many, with hundreds coming to see him off. I have met some mothers who told me that as they passed the church that day, knowing … More The ripple effect.
Today’s letter is a very heartfelt honest letter. It tells, not only the story of one very strong ladies battle out of an abusive relationship, but also her dealing with depression. I don’t believe anyone who reads this letter can finish it, and not feel deep admiration for the writer. The writer at this time … More Series of letters. Letter 24.
Videographer-Photographer-Video Design
A one-day event designed to kickstart your writing.
Bryan J. Fagan - Author
Blog magazine for lovers of health, food, books, music, humour and life in general
~Life After Death - One Mom's Journey~
to reflect, explore and ...
lover of the sun, sea and the simple life
& everything inbetween
Random meaningful words on a page
Inspiring myself and others to live life
Just an average mum trying to do the best I can while trying not to lose myself .
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison
Vague Meanderings of the Broke and Obscure
The song of a heart can never be caged...
Caring for Daisy (Roo)
Author. Ghostwriter. Storyteller.
Echoes of Life, Love and Laughter
My thoughts on a page. 