Yesterday I went to a Hobby Workshop hosted by Sligo Leader. It was a very informative couple of hours. We heard from people involved in different hobbies and how it enhances their lives, we also heard how certain hobbies can help with finding a job. What stayed with me though was the personal stories. Before... Continue Reading →
Cone back to Leitrim
Sometimes the powers that be in this country sadden me. This is one of those times. It might not be hard hitting news to the majority of the folks out there but one man has lost his livelihood due to red tape. Hugh Campbell has been selling ice creams for 8 years in Glencar, Co.... Continue Reading →
Blooming fail
I've been trying to win tickets for Bloom and I'm failing. I know I could buy a ticket but when I factor in travel costs and lunch etc it works out to be an expensive day so at the moment I'm not going. It's a great day out so if you are near Dublin it's... Continue Reading →
Revisiting Old Haunts
Today I went up to a famine village with the Coolaney Drawing Project. We have been visiting various places near our village and drawing them. The last time I went up to the village with the group was last year. I remember being deeply depressed and never thinking I'd ever feel better. Just going through... Continue Reading →
Back to waiting
If you are a regular reader of the blog you'll know about my son Jono. He has scoliosis and kyphosis and had a spinal fusion surgery in 2009 when he was 16. He was great for a few years but has been in a lot of pain in recent years. It seems the spine is... Continue Reading →
Marvellous May
A bit of a personal update as it's been quite a while since I've done one. I finished counselling last week. It was my decision, I just felt like I had nothing else to say. I don't feel like dredging the past up anymore and I'm finding ways to cope with the present. The future... Continue Reading →
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