by Barbara | May 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
Gerry Ryan was the voice of a generation – my generation. Just a few years older than me, be began broadcasting his hugely successful morning programme in 1988, the year after my eldest daughter was born.His often irreverent view of life in Ireland was witty and very...
by Barbara | Apr 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
‘Have you anyone for communion this year’ is a question that is surely echoing around the school gates about now, as mothers (and some fathers) compare notes and put the finishing touches to plans for The Big Day in May. Each time I hear the question, my heart soars...
by Barbara | Apr 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Some weeks back I told you that I was the lucky winner of a book (the very best kind of prize) on Karen Jones Gowen’s blog. The book is called Uncut Diamonds – her second novel. I have often found myself having to defend the kind of books I like best. I...
by Barbara | Apr 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
My previous post has just set a new From My Kitchen Table record for the number of comments! Hurray! Like most bloggers, I often wonder what it is that prompts readers to leave a comment on some posts and not on others.My last post, A New View From My Kitchen Table...
by Barbara | Apr 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Recently the view from my kitchen table has grown a little dark. I know there are many of us, at home caring for kids, cats and dog while the other half is out in the Big Bad World of Recession trying to earn enough to keep the boat (to borrow from Christy Moore)...
