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Five things I learned at school which were not on the curriculum.

June 5, 2014

As a teenager I was a bit sullen, difficult and angry to say the least. There was a lot happening in my life which contributed to this but I often wonder would I have been the same cranky child without all that going on. I think perhaps I would. I found authority particularly difficult to … More Five things I learned at school which were not on the curriculum.

Hint hint!

June 3, 2014

Here we go. Once again a shameless post begging asking for a nomination in the Irish Blog Awards. Last year I was a new blogger, having only been blogging for five months when these awards came up. I was blown away to make it to the finals, but waaaah I didn’t win. Thankfully time heals, … More Hint hint!

The cycle of life.

June 2, 2014

Today I watched you, as a mother bird watches her young take their first flight. I watched as you came from the changing rooms, out onto the pool deck. Many of you in your first ever swim competition. It was easy spot you, as you arrived out, fully prepared, wearing hat and goggles, unaware your … More The cycle of life.

Unintentional Hero.

May 30, 2014

Can you imagine how you would feel if the next phone call you received was one telling you a loved one was in a serious accident? Can you imagine walking into your childs room to discover they are unconscious? Imagine the rush to the hospital, the fear and then the silence of sitting in the … More Unintentional Hero.