Blog stats for 2017

WordPress used to do a review of the year but for the last couple of years that hasn't happened so I've done my own. Since the blog started in 2009 I've had half a million views! For a little blog based in the sticks of Ireland that's pretty impressive - for me anyway. In 2017... Continue Reading →

Happy 2018

Well I survived 2017, it was a tough year for me as you all know but I feel I've come out the other side stronger. I believe that whatever 2018 has in store for me I will deal with it. I'm also sincerely hoping that I don't carry on the year as I started today... Continue Reading →

Festivals in Ireland 2018

I don't know about you but this is the time of year that I usually think ahead to planning holidays. If you are planning on coming to Ireland in 2018 there are some fantastic festivals taking place throughout the year that you might want to include in your visit. Thanks so much to the Irish... Continue Reading →

Life through a window

I'll be glad when 2018 is here, new year, new start and all that. It might stop me being so maudlin. I'm sitting here at the kitchen table with its garishly bright Christmas tablecloth listening to hard hitting questions on the radio: "Is the bingo on tonight?" I'm thinking about people who have come and... Continue Reading →

End of year thoughts

Yes I'm awake at an ungodly hour again which is a bit daft as I used a sleep spray on my pillow but it's having the opposite effect. I thought I had the worrying under control and mostly I have but I am worried about the car. It's still playing up and although I love... Continue Reading →

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