I asked for that one post you bloggers would choose to repost for a second outing.. Last night I received this one, and as May 10th is the special day mentioned I have decided to post it today. For you mewhoami and your stepfather on his birthday. As I was going through my old posts, … More Second chance guestpost.
Todays Daily postaday prompt was: We all have complicated histories. When was the last time your past experiences informed a major decision you’ve made? Every decision I make every day is made with the understanding “I am my past”. As a parent, a mother, my past has a huge bearing on my parenting. All I … More I am my past.
Some days I feel it brewing. A nagging, ever present thought or feeling I can’t shake off. As I sit to write I stare at the empty screen before me. What will I write today? I play with the keys and eventually I feel my fingers begin to type. Each sentence is ended by, delete, … More Diary of a popular post.
There is something I’ve been wondering about for a long time. In fact ever since my eldest turned thirteen a number of years ago. I am wondering why do parents of teenagers never need advice? You may be wondering what I am talking about, but it is simple. Before we ever give birth, we are … More The hidden truth behind parenting teenagers?
“Enjoy them while they are small”. You are a parent of young children. How often have you heard this? Has it made you think guiltily “Oh my goodness, time is flying, I’d better begin enjoying them!”. I confidently predict it has never had that effect on you. As you struggle with young, unpredictable, whirlwinds, whose happy … More Enjoy them while they are small.
Which is more important Justice or Peace? Is it right to deny someone justice in order to safeguard peace? Today in Ireland there is a major discussion happening around this very topic. Gerry Adams, the leader of the political party Sinn Fein, has been arrested in the North of Ireland and is being questioned about … More Justice or Peace? Is Ireland at a crossroads?
We are what we eat. Ever heard someone say that? Do you really believe it? I have heard it many times and I must admit while glaring at my non healthy eating teenager, I have actually said it to her. But really, are we what we eat? If this is true God help my family … More A week in dinners.
There are times in all our lives, as families, when we gather together and celebrate an occasion. My own family is relatively large, so a family gathering is a loud, noisy affair. The house is filled with the clan, all dressed up and there is food and drink aplenty. These are wonderful family occasions, and … More Sometimes there are no words.
I knew it. I have felt it for years and now I have proof. I am special! I have tried telling my family for the longest time, but all I have got from them is groans. They are unwilling to believe it. However now it’s official. I have something that many have tried to find … More Listen up, I have a secret.
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.
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