There's a want in me. Not generally - well, at least not constantly. I have itchy Spring feet to be places and see things and do stuff. It must be after the long Winter - and, take it from me, it was loooong. I try not to crib about our climate / meteorological situation because, … Continue reading Itchy Spring Feet
Author: iamlauriem
Then There Were The Cranberries
I think we all have a soundtrack to our lives. Those songs that evoke all the memories, all the feelings, passions and failings we've been through. If that's true, the soundtrack to encapsulate me, Laurie, aged 15 - 20 would probably be the 'Gold' album (so far, anyway). A double album (obviously) crammed with 90s … Continue reading Then There Were The Cranberries
More Wishes Than Resolutions
Is it OK if I try my best to just keep going next year? You know, hang onto my hat and all that? New Year's Eve makes for an unavoidable dance-off with the ghost of your year past, but right now I'm happy enough to look back on the various jigging, twirling and (at times) … Continue reading More Wishes Than Resolutions
Christmas Cake Ticks All The Boxes
Could I feel any more smug after making my Christmas cake? It's sitting outside in the kitchen as I type - wrapped in foil, in a tin, in the press. (Don't ask, but you don't put Christmas cake in a 'cupboard', you put it in a 'press'). The creation is officially my pride and joy … Continue reading Christmas Cake Ticks All The Boxes
Taking Black Friday Back
Some things are difficult to come out and admit to. It's the fear of being judged, of being thought 'odd'. I try to fit in, I do. Before my recent trip to New York a good friend mentioned the phrase 'Shop til you drop' and I nodded earnestly. You see, it's not really 'fun' to … Continue reading Taking Black Friday Back
When Nothing Much Happens
Winter is upon us. I don't particularly announce this because our calendar tells us so, more because - in this house at least - we're finally feeling it in our bones. So, for this week, we've gone into hibernation mode. It's easy to hibernate in the Burren. It's been four days since we left the … Continue reading When Nothing Much Happens
That Vying For ‘Me’ Time
Stockholm Syndrome. I have it. Definition: Feelings of trust or affection felt in many cases of kidnapping or hostage-taking by a victim towards a captor. (Google Dictionary). It occurred to me on Saturday, when I was happily driving out the road from Gort - a few jobs under my belt, shop done for Sunday dinner, … Continue reading That Vying For ‘Me’ Time
As Long As We’re Out, Together
How's your date life? Lacking in excitement? Last on the list after 'use a night cream consistently' and 'do more crafty-type-stuff with the kids'? If you're not nodding enthusiastically, frankly, I don't want to hear from you. You will only make me feel inadequate and elderly and my husband may want to swap us. Or, … Continue reading As Long As We’re Out, Together
New York City, That Favourite Place
I recently took a trip to New York City, that favourite place. It came about because my Dad was on holiday and coming into New York for the final leg. My sisters and I began to imagine the possibility of being in New York City, in Autumn, together. Once in a lifetime perhaps? Sign us … Continue reading New York City, That Favourite Place
To Tolerate The Intolerable
There's a lot of talk about bullies these days. Bullies in the workplace, bullies in the playground. Bullies from a past life that made you stronger, bullies that haunt you 24/7 courtesy of social media. They're a nasty bit of stuff - unrelenting, unfeeling and, perhaps for some, unaware of the true and full extent … Continue reading To Tolerate The Intolerable
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