Seventeen years. If Magnumlady were a person, she’d be learning to drive, and insisting she’s no longer a child. And honestly? The blog feels a bit like that - older, wiser, but still full of curiosity and mischief. When I started Magnumlady back in 2009, I had no idea where it would take me. What... Continue Reading →
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 don’t know about you, but it feels like January has lasted for at least 300 days! We are finally at the last Sunday in the month, and I did notice a grand stretch in the evening last night. I can’t complain, because when I think back to this time last year, we were sitting... 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 →
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