Happy St Patricks Day from Northern Ireland. It feels no time since I was writing the same words a year ago, when the country was in lockdown and all the pubs were shut. And, here we are, 365 days later, still in lockdown and all the pubs are shut. There will be no parades, noContinue reading “Happy St Patricks Day?”
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The 12 Blogs Of Christmas #4
Christmas is always an olfactory experience at chez Black. I googled that big word. Apparently it has something to do with noses and smelling. Fionnuala and the girls have been burning Christmas candles, putting cinnamon smelling things on top of the radiators and generally doing everything within their power to eradicate ‘man smells’ from theContinue reading “The 12 Blogs Of Christmas #4”
The 12 Blogs of Christmas #3
Everybody loves a Christmas wedding and 18 years ago today I dragged Fionnuala kicking and screaming down the aisle to make an honest man out of me. We have had ups and downs since then but find ourselves in a good place today with three wonderful children and a slightly smelly, disobedient border terrier. HappyContinue reading “The 12 Blogs of Christmas #3”
Happy Birthday Hannah
This very peculiar Santa would like to wish our beautiful Hannah a wonderful 17th birthday today. It’s been a horrible year and Hannah has spent much of it shielding at home but we intend to make the most of this special day. Here’s hoping there are better times ahead for all of us. Until thenContinue reading “Happy Birthday Hannah”
They Sicken Me
The weekend has brought more sunshine to the United Kingdom. Yet, dark clouds are gathering. Thousands breached rules on social distancing to hold street parties to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Some of these scenes were screened on television news outlets to almost universal dismay. Many others flocked to parks to picnic, partyContinue reading “They Sicken Me”
Happy Birthday Fionnuala
Happy Birthday to a wonderful wife and mother today. Fionnuala is the reason I took up my pen and started writing. She is constantly supporting and encouraging me, putting up with all my quirks and oddness. She is the kindest, strongest person I know and the love she pours into our family on a dailyContinue reading “Happy Birthday Fionnuala”
Happy Anniversary To Us
Seventeen years ago today, Fionnuala and I walked down the aisle. She has stuck with me through the rough and the smooth and been everything you could wish for in a wife. I am very fortunate to have met her and owe everything I have achieved to her. Here’s to the next seventeen years andContinue reading “Happy Anniversary To Us”
Congratulations Adam
Congratulations to this young man. Our eldest hatchling, Adam, received his GCSE results today, passing all 10 subjects he sat. This means he will be returning to Lurgan College to begin his ‘A’ level studies in September. We are all very proud of his achievement which exceeded all expectations. He studied hard, though, and deservedContinue reading “Congratulations Adam”
Another Day….Another Mountain Of Food
I woke up to a bounty of Fathers Day presents this morning, many of which were edible. Hmmmmm….what are my family trying to tell me? Double Decker bars, German Biscuits, Coconut Mushrooms. Not to mention the huge tub of honeycomb ice cream already taking pride of place in the freezer. I sure have ‘a wholeContinue reading “Another Day….Another Mountain Of Food”
Well Done Hannah
Fractured Faith Blog is a team effort and always will be. It’s most definitely not just about me and I doubt it would even exist if it were not for the love and support of my family. I’m always keen to share the limelight with them. Today is no exception as we received a veryContinue reading “Well Done Hannah”
Worst Limerick Ever
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from a blustery Northern Ireland. Fionnuala suggested an ‘Oirish’ themed post today, so here’s a photo of our three hatchlings celebrating as only they can. The photo was taken a few years ago but you get the idea. As for me, well the best I could come up with was thisContinue reading “Worst Limerick Ever”
How Irish Are You?
As it’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend I thought I’d start the festivities with a question. And a favour. I know quite a few of our followers have Irish connections or ancestry. Especially the North American contingent. You may or may not know then, that Ireland is rugby crazy. Our U20 team won the Six NationsContinue reading “How Irish Are You?”
9000 Followers Can’t Be Wrong….Can They?
A belated thank you as the blog passed 9000 followers over the weekend. We continue to be amazed by the support and encouragement we receive on a daily basis from you all. The fact that people take time out of their busy days to read the posts and comment on them is a humbling experienceContinue reading “9000 Followers Can’t Be Wrong….Can They?”
Happy Birthday Hannah
Today marks a special day at chez Black. Our middle hatchling, Hannah, turns 15 years old. Fionnuala and I are deeply proud of the wonderful young woman she is turning into. She has her moments, don’t we all, but her kind nature, sensitive heart and bubbly personality serves as an inspiration to us all. WeContinue reading “Happy Birthday Hannah”
I’d Like To Thank My Family, My Agent….
Oh hang on I don’t have an agent. Well not yet anyway, but I’m working on that one. Yesterday, Fractured Faith passed 8000 followers, a milestone that has been looming on the horizon for some weeks now. As I have written about in previous posts, there are mixed feelings about this achievement. I won’t goContinue reading “I’d Like To Thank My Family, My Agent….”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REBECCA
Happy Birthday to this 12 year old girl today. If you don’t know her, then I’ll spell out to you how much we love her. R – Rowdy E – Energetic B – Beautiful E – Exciting C – Clever C – Cheeky….Sometimes A – Athletic HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY REBECCA!! 😊♥️🎂
Making Fireworks Night Every Night
The Belfast skyline will be lit up tonight with thousands of fireworks, as the city celebrates Halloween with a bang. Quite literally. Thankfully it’s a far cry from our troubled past when bomb explosions and gunfire plagued the city on a daily basis. Northern Ireland has come a long way since the 1998 Good FridayContinue reading “Making Fireworks Night Every Night”
Happy Birthday Anne!
A belated Happy Birthday to our dear friend, Anne McCartney, who celebrated her ahem …. something first birthday yesterday. Anne has been a tremendous spiritual and practical support to Fionnuala and myself in recent years, through good times and bad. Anne and her husband, Graham, have been two of the people who have inspired meContinue reading “Happy Birthday Anne!”
Happy Birthday To Us
Fractured Faith is a year old today and what a year it has been. Fionnuala and I would like to thank you again, our fellow bloggers, for the support and encouragement you have provided along the way. Here’s to the next year.
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