Whenever we have visitors to the house there is a box in the utility room that gets put outside the back door hidden away from view. It’s not entirely different from closing the door to the children’s play room, or study room now, to protect sensitive eyes from the chaos therein. It gives an illusion…
A Reason to Run
In a rather unexpected rush of blood to the head during deepest darkest winter, I found myself doing something rather astonishing. After some over-indulging throughout the festive season I decided enough was enough and I really needed to get my act together. So, not one for doing things by halves, I signed up for the…
Hayfever Hell
Easter weekend was glorious and made us realise that Summer is nearly upon us. The mornings are brighter, the days are longer, the rain is warmer and we are counting the days until we can put the grotty lunchboxes in the bin and bury the uniforms in the bottom of the laundry basket. Why then…
Easter Traditions
Easter has to be my absolute favourite Catholic tradition. So we repent for 40 days and 40 nights. We abstain from treats such as alcohol and chocolate as per typical Easter traditions.
The Selfie Generation
I don’t know whether to be horrified, impressed or amused by the recent craze of taking selfies at every opportunity. I have to say I’m not a fan myself. I avoid all close up shots wherever possible. Every line, freckle and blemish is seemingly magnified when the camera turns on me. But I seem to…
World Book Day
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when the art of reading, the love of all things literary, the fun of all fictional worlds are celebrated and enjoyed. It was World Book Day this week and the main aim of this special day is to encourage children of all ages to realise…
Hearsay by Aideen 