Mayo stole my heart. This beautiful county was my home for three years. I was welcomed by the wonderful warm people and enchanted by the magnificent surroundings. I return to Mayo as often as I can. The Wild Atlantic Way…
I love an afternoon nap! When I wake up, I feel refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the day and evening. I am not alone. Winston Churchill also loved to nap. He believed you get twice as…
Sometimes I feel like IBS is the soundtrack to my life. It is always there in one form or another, and I am always hunting for a way to turn the volume down. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of…
I was going through some old photos, and was struck by a few things. Firstly, that I essentially haven’t changed that much. I am older for sure, but the ‘me’ that was there at 7 is still there today. My…
I have always loved fashion, but as I am getting older and my shape is changing, I find that sometimes I struggle to know exactly what is right for me. What is going to make me feel great! I was…
When I think about travel, I tend to think about aeroplanes and the need for a passport. Sometimes we forget that we have some glorious opportunities on our own doorstep. Why not consider a little staycation closer to home? A…
I love summer fashion. However, I am a pain to shop with because I am not great at making up my mind. I think everything through, over and over again until I am sure that I absolutely love what I…
I grew up in South Africa and was a real water baby. As a child I spent hours running around in my swimsuit, in and out of the water and baking myself under the hot sun. I even fell asleep…
Yes, I am fat. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. Knowing what I know now, I wish that I had figured out how happy keeping moving makes me years ago. A few weeks ago someone asked…
It is ok to be unplugged! To leave behind responsibilities and that fine but strong thread that ties us to the online world. It isn’t easy though. The lure of the African bush When we started planning our trip to…