Today I am taking my inspiration from a blogger whose writings I thoroughly enjoy, sliceoflife. I have especially been loving murphyslaw. I had a little encounter that made me think of that focus on writing. A little snapshot in time! Remember I said Ireland may be getting less sexist?! Fr Ted and nineties Ireland… Pardon me while I … Continue reading Well, that beats Banagher
'Father Ted'. An Irish comedy institution. Wonderful satire and just a good giggle. On Sunday last, Ireland lost a great comedian and gentleman, star of the nineties Irish hit show 'Father Ted' Frank Kelly. Kelly was 77 years old when he passed, after a time of illness. In an interesting twist, he passed away on … Continue reading Father Ted and nineties Ireland… A nod to Frank Kelly.
Recently I met up with a friend in the same boat as myself. Two under two. Both girls. We love the bones of these little lassies. We plan they will go to school together, be friends or fight as maybe. I find that I am only recently leaving the house with Betsy and I think … Continue reading The Holy Grail
Storm after storm has battled our coastlines. Rain, wind and hail repeatedly threaten the passivity of our outdoor lives. Last night, we felt the wrath of storm Imogen. This morning,there are broken flowerpots and ceramic animals laying about the front lawn, but myself and the girls are nestled gently in the eye of the storm. … Continue reading The Magic Stolen Hour in the Eye of the Storm
I loved the consistency of my morning! Radio shows, table settings,rashers and sausages at the weekend, yoghurt and cereal through the week. Mr Paper would finish cow milking at ten on the weekends and we would eat and plan the day. Mid week, I drove to work, hit the staffroom at eight thirty, coffee, yoghurt, … Continue reading Muddy Puddle Mornings
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