Have there been times in your life when you achieved the impossible? When others thought you couldn’t, but you did? When you were given the odds against you, but you beat them? I am sitting here watching rugby. Ireland v New Zealand. Normally that would mean watching some of the match with my eyes closed, … More “The man who wins is the man who thinks they can”
Sorry before you all sympathize with me and become upset on my behalf let me explain. This is how I felt when I got up this morning. Today is Saturday. That means last night was Friday night. One of the best nights of the week. On a Friday night you can sit down and relax. … More I’ve been robbed!
I read a lot of blogs and it is clear to see that there are many bloggers, who wake up every day with a fog of darkness around them. It is difficult to understand their plight when you are not standing in their shoes. Today, I have no darkness around me. The weather reflects my mood, sunny and bright. … More How happy are you?
Up until Tuesday I told the world proudly “I am a stay at home mom“. I have had this very well paid and much sought after position now for over twenty years. Even though in the past few years I have worked outside the home six days a week, because I am always here in … More I am not enjoying being a “stay at home” mother.
On occasions I really miss the person I used to be. When I was a child I was fearless. If I wanted something nothing stood in my way. I had no mental barriers telling me I couldn’t. No thoughts which urged caution. For me the way was simple. Yes you can. Now I am older … More When did I lose my spirit?
Sometimes a moment happens in a day, and the memory of it never leaves you. I am a very lucky person, in that I get paid for doing what I love. No, not writing! I’ve not figured that one out yet. I get paid to teach swimming. A couple of years ago I was teaching … More One moment in time.
It is three days since my brother got married. Three days since, for the first time in a lifetime, my whole family gathered together. My mom, sisters and brothers, grandchildren and partners. A motley crew. Yet we all knew that it was not truly everyone who was present. A very significant person was missing on … More Gone but never forgotten.
In response to the Daily Prompt FAQ I decided to “interview” my youngest. Here is the result of my interrogation. What age are you? I’m eleven. What age would you like to be, and why? I guess I’d like to be one year old. Because then I could remember what it was like to be … More An interview with my youngest daughter.
Today I realized that after twenty one years of rearing a family, I have cracked the secret to “Good Health” and “Happiness”. Amazing, not just one secret but two! I was looking around my messy house, whilst my children did what they do best, create more mess, and it came to me. It was like … More Lighten up, be a bad mother and reap the rewards.
Tomorrow may be just another day in your world, but in my world it is going to be very special. For the first time ever, my whole family and extended family will gather together. My eldest brother is getting married. How lucky am I to be part of such a happy gathering. This brother is … More Cheers! Until we meet again.
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