17/04/2020 17/04/2020

The Bells The Bells

Easter Sunday morning and just about to have a mid morning cuppa when I heard the bells.

23/01/2020 23/01/2020

It is lost

Today is National Handwriting Day in some countries.I love journaling but enjoy it all the more using a fountain pen. Yes, the old fashioned way

06/01/2020 06/01/2020

Nollaig na mBan

The 6th January widely know as Feast of the Epiphany among Christians has been known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan, Ladies' Christmas, Little Christmas or sometimes Old Christmas.

25/11/2019 25/11/2019

Environmentally Unfriendly? Really?

I am now sorely tired with the way the concept of sending Christmas cards is being hit on the head by those who have decide it is environmentally unfriendly.

25/10/2019 25/10/2019

Bliss

While I was waiting with the dentist yesterday for the sedation to kick in conversation moved onto books. She told me how her daughter gets lost in a book.

25/09/2019 25/09/2019

Rugby Union World Cup and Its Memories

Each rugby World cup has been so different. 1991 and the first female President of Ireland, Mary Robinson greeted the players on the pitch.

22/09/2019 22/09/2019

The Second Rugby Union World Cup But....

29/08/2019 29/08/2019

The Library of Today

This morning I got a reminder that my book would be shortly overdue. I was trying to work out when I could get down to the library when I read my text message again. There was a link to a website so I could renew online.

21/06/2019 21/06/2019

Summer Solstice

"Pooh to the rescue" I thought as I wrapped my hands around an early cuppa. It was neither night nor day. There was the tantalizing hint of the approach of a sunrise, but the chill still lingered.

19/06/2019 19/06/2019

Intrepid Ladies

14/05/2019 14/05/2019

Sunshine

The Sun and Me The sun shines on a nose with a glow Long endless hot nights wishing for snow.

23/04/2019 23/04/2019

World Book Day

World Book Day. What a day to celebrate. Could you imagine not having a book? It is something I really can't imagine.

22/03/2019 22/03/2019

Resonating Words

I was sent this poem this morning and it is so powerful. I now have it printed and on my notice board. Perhaps it may help you maybe not today but perhaps in the future.

21/03/2019 21/03/2019

World Poetry Day

With world Poetry Day in mind I thought I would share some poems which I have recently come across. World Poetry Day is 20 years old.

17/03/2019 17/03/2019

A Quilting Day?

A friend just emailed me and asked me what I had made on International Quilt Day? International Quilt Day... Never heard of it.

07/03/2019 07/03/2019

Where does it lead you?

What does the word "book" conjure up for you today as we celebrate World Book Day? I don't know about you but I certainly would find it extremely difficult to survive without a book. What am I saying?

03/02/2019 03/02/2019

I am Excited

Oh my goodness but I do have to share. I am so excited.....I don't know if anyone lives with psoriasis which is a pesky skin condition which can be genetic or triggered by the environment and to which there is no known cure.

01/02/2019 01/02/2019

Our Female Patron Saint

Today is Saint Brigid's Day, February 1st, one of the four patron saints of Ireland. This day is known as Lá Fhéile Bríde.February 1st is also the day of the Celtic Feast Imbolc.

27/01/2019 27/01/2019

Creative Art.

Creative arts for me is when an artist uses their hands to create a piece of art. It is not merely seeing art as painting, music,drama, literature

13/01/2019 13/01/2019

Balanced Life?

My life may not be totally in balance but a good book and a "cuppa" certainly help.