Would you think about minding my daughter? A simple question, asked by an acquaintance, twenty years ago. My answer “Yes”, was the best decision I ever made. For that was the beginning. The start of my relationship, with a very charming two year old, and another little lady yet to appear. Their mum worked full … More The highs and highs of being a childminder.
All mothers have regrets, moments they failed, or things they would do differently, if only they were given the chance. However I have a regret, and cannot imagine if I had my time again, how I could fix it. This regret came back to haunt me last night. I was reading through my wordpress reader. … More Regret.
Every evening you call me, At around half past ten. I could set my watch by you. You time it to perfection. My youngest is in bed, and I am able to sit down, and enjoy our time together, Just me and you. You are not exactly demanding, but regardless of circumstance, you do insist … More My perfect companion.
Finalist! Those of you who follow me regularly, will know what that means. I made it to the final five, in the Best Personal Blog category, in the Irish Blog Awards. What can I say? How can I write when I am speechless? All of you, who have taken the time, to read and comment … More Finalist!
For twenty eight years, he has been in my life. So many seasons, months, days and hours. Shared. As I look in the mirror, I see in my face, those twenty eight years. I am no longer a young teenager, feisty, mouthy and full of ambition. I see the dyed, almost purple, hair, the sun … More What do you see?
Quite a number of years ago, I worked in a childrens hospital, in the Accident and Emergency department, for a short time, whilst training to be a nurse. It was in a part of inner city Dublin, surrounded by flats. Many would consider it, the heart and soul of Dublin. The local children treated the … More Born to be bad?
It’s that time again. Time to give a shout out, to all those posts, which “Freshly Impressed” me. For those of you who do not follow my blog, this is my way of highlighting other blogs, which you may not have read before. A way of sharing posts I have enjoyed, without having to give … More Freshly Impressed #6
Tonight I am a million miles away from my blog. I am of course at home, but my heart is in intensive care in Dublin. My warrior of a young fighter is still fighting, but he has had a very difficult few days. However despite being miserable, I do not wish to be. So tonight … More Where is your sense of humor?
“Don’t you dare ever put me in that blog!” So I didn’t. I wrote about my family, my life, my past. Careful to never mention, someone who is so important in my life. Then last week she says, with not a hint of alcohol in her, “When am I going to be in your blog, … More You know who you are.
Where do you find peace? Is it an actual place? Or is it an inner feeling? My brother said to me this morning, that he dislikes being in his house alone. Especially if he is on holiday. He wondered how I felt, in the mornings when all are gone, and my busy house is quiet. … More Solitude.
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