Traditions, Pen 06/01/2020 Traditions, Pen 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.

paper 25/09/2019 paper 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.

paper 21/06/2019 paper 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.

Environment 19/06/2019 Environment 19/06/2019

Intrepid Ladies

Poetry, paper 22/03/2019 Poetry, paper 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.

Quilting, Pen 17/03/2019 Quilting, Pen 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.

Psoriasis, Pen 03/02/2019 Psoriasis, Pen 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.

words, paper 08/01/2019 words, paper 08/01/2019

A Word or Phrase

I was asked recently what phrase or word, other than "I love you", would I consider to be of paramount importance. For me it is "Thank You".

Light, Pen 09/12/2018 Light, Pen 09/12/2018

A Gift

I came into the kitchen to be greeted with a myriad of colour. The winter sun was shinning in the garden but the kitchen was awash with different colours and patterns

Rain 28/10/2018 Rain 28/10/2018

How a Sound Can Lead Us to ...

Scones, Mug 15/10/2018 Scones, Mug 15/10/2018

Cricket balls or Scones

England to me has always conjured up afternoon teas and scones. I still do not know why. While recently in Shropshire I spent a week of being totally disappointed by the quality of scones.

Encouragement, Pen 16/07/2018 Encouragement, Pen 16/07/2018

Encouragement

A few years ago, I was introduced to machine quilting. Let me say from the outset it wasn’t something I would have chosen for myself and I will always be indebted to my husband for purchasing the machine for me

paper 03/07/2018 paper 03/07/2018

Where Have I heard that Line?

Do you ever find that a poem, piece of writing, a song lyric will resonate with you one day and on another day will have no impact?

Baking, Mug 07/06/2018 Baking, Mug 07/06/2018

A Forgotten Memory

I have been experimenting with dairy-free cake recipes. Some have been successful and some not so. My biggest problem is that I do not take note of the ingredients I use, telling myself I will remember the next time.

31/05/2018 31/05/2018

Keeping Warm

Tea is a universal beverage which warms the body, heart and mind. It is strange how in the winter a cup of tea can warm a person and during a hot day it seems to cool a person