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Pull up a chair, coffee is brewing, make yourself at home. You are very welcome!Regular readers and followers will know that this is my new blogging home. Seeking Serenity is no more. So does this mean I have found what I was looking for, Serenity, here at the Kitchen...

BEFORE READING ON... PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST WON'T MAKE MUCH SENSE TO THOSE OUTSIDE IRELAND AND IT WILL BE PERFECTLY CLEAR TO THOSE OF US UNFORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE NO SOCIAL LIFE AND THEREFORE WATCHED RTE'S NEW CHAT SHOW ON SATURDAY NIGHT HOSTED BY BRENDAN...

Presumably when the wind blows from a certain direction, aircraft heading to Dublin Airport are directed to a different approach or runway to that which they normally use. So most of the time, we are blissfully unaware of the comings and goings of the jets. But...

“It looks like Saab could be gone” himself proclaimed recently, in a tone one would normally associate with the announcement of the death of a close family member. “Oh” I said, smiling a huge beamy smile inside. I am not at all upset to hear of the possible demise of...

It is now a week since the disastrous earthquake in Haiti. Since then the descriptions and images coming from the beleaguered Caribbean country have been truly horrific.In the last few days I have been visited by one particular set of images. They are of another me. A...

Christmas and the New Year are always a time of over indulgence. Too much rich food and alcohol means that I, like many, staggered into 2010 feeling like a poisoned pup. But thanks to Mother’s Nature’s winter wonderland, instead of staggering out for long, brisk walks...

A big shout out to Mumtalk who nominated Seeking Serenity for a High 5 Meme. I wasn't too clear as to what a meme was but think I get it and so here is my Top 5 Highlights of 2009.Ok, in no particular order here goes.....California Dreamin'What can I tell you. We...

It's been a funny old New Year. It began wonderfully on New Year's Eve with a good fall of snow which is perfect when you are home, with plenty of food, wine and fuel and no particular place to go. Along with the December Blue Moon, there was magic in the air in the...

By Dylan Da DogNow I can explain this picture and I would immediately draw your attention to the expression on Simba's face. He is positively blissful! I think I was keeping him warm, although to be honest that was not my intention.Over the Christmas, Simba had taken...

"T'was the night before Christmas"And all are asleep in my house.Presents all wrapped and under the tree.Baking done. House festive.All that remains is to wish youA VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS full of joy and serenity!With much loveBarbara

Hello, hello, hello.It seems like ages since I have been posting on Seeking Serenity, due to the fact that I had two wonderful Guest Writers posting their wit, wisdom and words here for the last two weeks. So before I go any further can I thank both Susannah Bec (Joy...

Irish Lips are SmilingThe traditional review of the year is certainly an interesting one for 2009. Personally I had a few challenges to overcome when moving back to Ireland after working abroad. The biggest was answering daily queries on my sanity; who moves somewhere...