by Barbara | Apr 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Summer EveningThe autumn of the dayLight dimmingEarth doused in soft orange lightWork doneDinner overMaybe a walk?Or time in the garden?Pace slowsA chance to savour the final hours A glass of wineGently, gentlyDay is closingNight waits in the wingsWhen darkness shall...
by Barbara | Apr 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
When life is getting you down or you are just have a bad day try this to lift your mood. Take 10 or 15 minutes to list the simple things that make you smile, things that lift your spirits.Make a list just some of the simple pleasures of your life. Here are some of...
by Barbara | Apr 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
OK.. so what is it about Kerry?As soon as those amazing mountains appeared on the horizon I was aware of a change in the energy. Kerry has a mystical and magical air about it that I have not experienced in any other part of Ireland. Perhaps that is why they call it...
by Barbara | Apr 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Hitting the road early tomorrow…. and will be off air for a week! But I am sure I will have at least a couple of stories when I return… so check back after the Easter!And a very happy Easter…. I hope it is full of chocolate and sunshine!Slan...
by Barbara | Apr 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
My constant urge to get out of the ‘burbs’ and into the countryside became too much for me the other day. And so having spent a couple of hours online, I found what I am hoping will be a fine cottage to rent (very reasonably) in Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry...
by Barbara | Mar 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
It is a beautiful, bright and very breezy day here in Dublin. Washing flying around on the line and daffodils bravely trying to keep their heads on, as they get buffeted by the wind. Kitty thinks a bit too windy for the garden and so has found a cosy place from which...