I wear glasses, most of the time anyway. I have been wearing them since my early twenties, and even though I do have contacts, I tend to stick to my specs. They are comfortable and most importantly I can see!…
I love this quote, and quite often use it as an excuse for my clutter problem. Everyone who knows me personally is having a good giggle at this stage. I really am very untidy. I really do try, but…
As a card holding people pleaser I have had to learn how to say no. After yet another week and weekend of non-stop activities a friend kindly pointed out that I may have over commitment issues. I was a…
Change is something I have learnt to embrace. It isn’t easy, and I still find it a huge challenge, but I have learnt that change offers opportunity. This post is a very special Wednesday quotation as the quote in question…
Today I went for a walk on the beautiful beach at Carrownisky near Westport. This has got to my one of my favourite Sunday activities, and this time it was even better because I had the company of my very…
Years ago, after coming home from work a little stressed and worn down from office politics, I was presented with a ceramic duck. ‘Put this on your desk, and look at it every time you need to’. Wise words…
The Irish Country Woman’s Association (ICA) has been going for 105 years. I heard about it soon after I arrived in Ireland, but never got around to joining, mostly due the fact that I was living far out in the…
Writing is a funny thing – it is a bit like walking or in fact any other kind of exercise. You need to do it. And do it regularly. I had to take a break from writing (blog, book, diary)…
All my crafty friends will be giggling now, as crafters are well known for being covered in glitter, especially around Christmas. Glitter gets everywhere and you find yourself, your pillow or even your dinner having a little sparkle. That…
Summer has come and now it is time to get my legs out. Friday night was the night for a little pampering and me time. I am not one for tanning (but may be converted), but I do like the…