I'm not the world's biggest fan of going to the beach. I'm not a swimmer and even if I was, what body was created to tolerate the excruciating cold of any water that manages to defrost enough to lap against the Irish coastline? Sand is a curse, wind factor abominable and outlook for sunshine? Dismal. … Continue reading We Went To The Beach Today
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Good Times Happen In April
I feel it's safe to say that April is a good month. One of those months that's, you know, popular. You can't help but like that it's starting to get warm and Spring can officially be felt - but it's not quite Summer, so there's a lot of excited anticipation going on without any of … Continue reading Good Times Happen In April
Wish We Were There
We took a trip... away to sunny Spain. We pressed the 'off' button. We wanted - correction, we needed - to reboot. It was that or crash and burn (or at least fall over and find it really hard to get up). There's something about knowing you're going on holiday to make it seem like … Continue reading Wish We Were There
A Little Nourishment For The Soul
Let's face it, it is ha-ard to get out the door with little ones. But most weekends, we do our best to do something that makes us feel like half-normal human beings. While the generation before of us sensibly viewed going anywhere with little ones as insanity, and duly stayed put, we're a different tribe. … Continue reading A Little Nourishment For The Soul
Starting To Look Outwards Again
It came as a tiny, niggly thought at the back of my mind this morning. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Nothing had changed and yet something was different... For a start, I was sitting eating my porridge at the table, alone, reading an article from the terrific blog, A Cup Of Jo. … Continue reading Starting To Look Outwards Again
A Day Out – In Hospital
We had a little bit of a Christmas Horribilis. I don't like to say it, I hate giving into negativity, I know our problems are relative. But sometimes you have to throw the towel at it, sit back and have a good moan (and some tears. I'll be honest, there were tears). If you're squeamish, … Continue reading A Day Out – In Hospital
Something to Comfort Eat
There really are few things in life which allow you to create, labour over and share something that nourishes the mind, belly & soul. Baking does just that. It's full of love, full of indulgence and its something most anybody can at least attempt to do (get a recipe, follow the recipe). A generous proportion … Continue reading Something to Comfort Eat
Last Leaf-Peeping Fix of the Year
Did something happen to Autumn? I mean, was it always this gorgeous or has something changed either in me or the climate to make it appear so lush and alive and colourful? I had a lovely holiday one Autumn up around Maine and Vermont during 'Leaf-Peeping' season. No, I'm not going crazy, this happens! New … Continue reading Last Leaf-Peeping Fix of the Year
A Move Back Home From Home
So we've moved back to the Burren. The last time we lived here, 'we' were a very newly married couple and now 'we' are four. It's been just over two years and there have been two babies and - let's face it - a pretty major life overhaul. When a work project for my husband … Continue reading A Move Back Home From Home
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