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…
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When I compare myself to others, I always seem to come up lacking. I suspect that this is the same for many of us. Is comparison the thief of joy? And what role does social media play? Before the advent…
The time between Christmas and New Year excites me. It may seem odd to some but I just love this week which for me is laced with anticipation. I don’t like New Year’s Eve parties. The false anticipation that something…
I have updated this blog post, which is one of my most read. Thirteen years ago I moved from Johannesburg, South Africa to Ireland. Not only was it a huge move from continent to continent, but it was also…
I have beautiful memories of reading the Winnie the Pooh books to my son. Every Sunday morning was anticipated and the book would be taken down, the bookmark found, and the story would begin. Although essentially children’s books, the stories…
Change is inevitable. Marilyn Monroe is a woman that divides. I admire her and am often drawn to her quotes. I think that to an extent she was misunderstood, but behind the blond curly locks and sexy voice was a very wise…
My very wise big sister shared this concept with me. It was during a time when I had a lot on my plate – big mountains indeed. She told me a story about her daughter. As a little girl she…
Ever since I can remember I have wanted to write a book. I was never quite sure what the book would be about, fiction or non-fiction, but I knew that I had a book in me. I think perhaps…
….. there are many people who have been very nice, and none that have been naughty. I have a lot to be thankful for. Over the last couple of months I have been through a bit. I have moved home…
We all have limits. I know I have reached mine when I am ‘crying tired’. It was my mom who first used that phrase. It really is so descriptive. Yesterday I reached crying tired. I have been putting my all into…