by Barbara | May 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
STOP PRESS: I finally caught Mrs Blackbird yelling birdie obscenities at Kitty who is getting a bit fed up of having no peace at all!!!I am very glad that I don’t own a gun and that I live in country where it is generally against the law to own one. Because if I had a...
by Barbara | May 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I had one of those blinding moments when I was confronted by a truth that somewhat shook my view of myself. I realised that I am older than both David Cameron – the new Prime Minister in the UK and his deputy, Nick Clegg. What? Yep, both men are younger than...
by Barbara | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am honoured to have been tagged by Patricia Stoltey. Patricia’s blog is always interesting and is wise and funny too. So if you are not familiar with her musings, do drop in and tell her I sent you.I have to give 5 answers to 5 questions…. So here goes.Where were...
by Barbara | May 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
My blog has been a bit serious of late and need some light relief. My daughter, Carla is a great source of such relief, particularly recently. For the information of my readers from outside Ireland, the GPO (General Post Office) is an imposing building on Dublin’s...
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...
