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.
We often ask the question of people, “Are you a glass half full or half empty sort of person?”, but wondering if a person is quick to forgive is not so common. However today the daily prompt is asking just that. And I ask myself what sort of an individual am I? My initial thought … More Do we ever really forgive and forget?
Warning trigger alert. Unlike previous posts there is humour in this one! If you knew me in real life I wonder what you would think of me? I’m certainly, in the words of my mother, “no oil painting”, and as for my age, well once again to quote my Mom “I wouldn’t tear at the … More Better out than in!
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.
Have you ever cursed your luck as you travel slowly behind a learner driver? We all sympathise with them but no one wants to share the road with one. We were out with friends last night and the conversation came around to learning to drive. The group of us all have eldest children who have … More Anyone can learn to drive?
“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.
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