We awakened this morning to high winds and rain beating against the bedroom window. Peeking outside revealed little as it was pitch dark. Yes, welcome to Northern Ireland in November. A bleak, dreary landscape. It’s little wonder the Game of Thrones producers chose our little country to film many of the Winterfell & Iron IslandContinue reading “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?”
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The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 11 – Is It Over Yet?
I know Christmas isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some people dislike the increasing commercialism of the festive period, while for others it brings back painful memories. There are empty seats around the dinner table. Some are going through despair and tragedy. Christmas is an unwanted distraction, something they could do without. Many cannot wait untilContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 11 – Is It Over Yet?”
Are You Lonely?
We purchased a gazebo and some new garden furniture over the weekend. I am useless at all things practical (I just do the words) so largely left it to Fionnuala and Adam to assemble all the tricky bits. I provided unskilled labour where required. When completed it looked a fine sight. We are hoping weContinue reading “Are You Lonely?”
Why Are Some Friends So Unfriendly?
Fionnuala has been visited this week by an American friend who she has not seen in over 30 years. They have kept in touch, most recently on Facebook, but this is the first time they have actually physically met since then. And you know what? It was as if it was yesterday. They started chattingContinue reading “Why Are Some Friends So Unfriendly?”
Dear Daddy
As I write this you are living the last days of your life and I am grieving for a father and a life that I never had and this makes me sad. Growing up was hard. When I look back on my childhood I do not have any happy memories that involve you and thisContinue reading “Dear Daddy”
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