Happy February! It’s St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland, and we have a bank holiday tomorrow in honour of that. It’s also Imbolc, the start of spring and a sign that the days are getting longer. I have had such a busy week and I’m totally wrecked today. The best way to describe it was that... Continue Reading →
I recently came across an article in the Irish Independent about how the travel and tourism industry is missing a huge opportunity by overlooking middle-aged women. It really struck a chord with me, because I was reminded of something that happened when I was in my mid-40s. I attended the launch of a major tourism... Continue Reading →
The New Year prompts reflection for the author, who shares struggles with podcasting confidence and personal projects. Despite feeling like a couch potato post-wedding and holiday indulgences, they enjoy outings, upcoming theater experiences, and genealogical discoveries. They express gratitude for blog followers as it approaches its 17th anniversary.
I never make any new year’s resolutions, I’d never keep them anyway, but I do have a few things planned for 2026, so here’s a round-up of those, and I’m also adding some things that I’d like to do - they might not happen, but it’s nice to plan. 2026 is looking good in the... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of year when I look back over the last 12 months. 2025 was the year of the wedding, that was the big event and it was everything that I could have wished it could be. For those who don’t follow the blog, my beautiful daughter got married to her long-term partner, and... Continue Reading →
It’s the last Sunday of 2025, I almost typed 2024 then! It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and I’m lucky to have dragged myself away from Ancestry - more on that later. I hope Christmas was everything that you wanted it to be. I know it’s not an easy time for some people.... Continue Reading →
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