Anyone who read yesterdays blog, will know we had a very sad day. Our dog has gone to chase rabbits, on that farm in the sky. After all the upset and drama, we are now left quiet and a bit empty. My youngest daughter is devastated, my husband marginally upset. But it has got me … More I Do Not Feel Your Grief!
Our family pet of sixteen and a half years, is on death row. Her sentence began at Christmas, when she had a small stroke. She made a good recovery initially, but her bladder function has not. I will not share too much information, suffice to say each day my time is taken with, washing floors, … More Death Row
You may see a pothole ridden driveway, as you enter my house. I see a beautifully tarred drive, with summer flowers spilling over onto it. As you knock on the door (with no knocker), you stand on the step. However I stand in a lovely cottage style porch, which looks so pretty and keeps out … More I Live In The House Of My Dreams
Three months ago I did not know what a blog was. It sounded like something that came down your nose! However my brother enlightened me, and led me to the door of wordpress. My modern education began. I am not the type of person who could just write, and never explore the world of wordpress. … More Blogging At WordPress Has Been A Modern Day Education
My eleven year old daughters school is a ten minute walk from our house. Eight weeks ago, whilst walking this short walk, through a well populated housing estate, She met with a parents worst nightmare. Stranger Danger! I will not go into the details. She was not harmed in anyway. A passer by intervened, and … More Time Is A Great Healer
When did you last write a letter? A whole generation have grown up having never received or written a letter. They do not know what it feels like, to pick up a pen and a writing pad, to address a letter and date it. Then to begin, Dear….. I have just returned from a three … More I Grieve For The Hand Written Letter.
Tell us about another blogger who has influenced your own online journey. I never do the daily prompt, but as this was yesterdays prompt, I suppose I have not changed my habits! I am a blogger of just two months. At my age being young at anything is a bonus. Despite my tender years (blogging), … More Daily Prompt, Share The Love
I have a very poor reputation in my family for money. My children can never understand, why I am always robbing borrowing, from the stash they keep in their bedrooms. It is not unusual for them to see little notes, saying “IOU €10” left in lieu of money. I will admit that sometimes, it has … More For Richer, For Poorer!
I am back! After a few days away visiting my mum, I have returned to my own family. Sadly within hours I have managed to mess up! In my absence my husband and son had managed well. My husband had made two dinners, beef stroganoff and chicken curry. They had stroganoff day one, they had … More Am I The Worst Mother Ever?
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!
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