At times it seems to me that this blog of mine is one big to do list. A letter of intent to myself, if you like. In various post on various topics I have vowed, hoped and planned. Less rushing, more chilling, some redecorating, more documenting life. I’ve gone on record with goals, aims and… Continue reading Realisation, Fruition and Other Such Words
Last Tuesday I did something I wouldn’t normally do. In a moment of boredom, scrolling through Instagram, I clicked on a sponsored ad and ended up booking a holiday. Three factors played a role – location, price and the photos on the website – but to be honest the main attraction was the photos. I… Continue reading Our Huttopia Experience – Camping in Alsace, France
Last night I said to my husband I just haven’t the energy to blog lately. I want to, but by the time evening comes round and the children are in bed, I am jaded. Today I planned to grab an hour and write a post, maybe two. When it came down to it I couldn’t… Continue reading A Snapshot of What We Eat
I was going to write a blog post about ten days ago but was tired and put it off till the following day. Then, as often happens, a series of mishaps and a bout of busy days cropped up leaving me with no time to even think of writing. I have barely been on social… Continue reading March is out, April is in
Those among you who were here reading my blog before we got our dog will know that at first I was a little apprehensive. I’m not what you’d call a dog person by nature. But I am getting there. I’m also not naturally a shopper, not a clothes shopper anyway. Strange though it may seem,… Continue reading Pepping Up My Spring Wardrobe with Joanie Clothing
“Have you read ‘I Found My Tribe?’ I ask my friend. “No, is it good?”. I pour water from the kettle into my whiskey. “A bit flowery for me but an interesting read. She’s a very strong woman”, I say of the author Ruth Fitzmaurice. I turn round and lean on the kitchen counter. “I’ll… Continue reading Far-From-Fair-Weather Friends
A a chronic forgetter of Mother’s Day, I am trying to be organised this year. Mother’s Day in Germany is not till the middle of May. Without all the shop windows and TV ads to remind me of Irish Mother’s Day in March, I generally forget and end up texting my sister to let me… Continue reading Alternative Mother’s Day Gifts
Skiing holiday packing is pretty handy really – salopettes, ski jacket, thermal underwear, goggles, sunglasses, gloves, a neck warmer and suncream. That’s your basics sorted. Then you need a few bits and pieces for the evenings – shoes and regular clothing. Having been on various ski breaks over the years I’ve come up with a… Continue reading 4 Ski Holiday Essentials No One Tells You About
“Der Mensch ist ein Gewohnheitstier” cropped up in a training session I attended at work today. Man is a creature of habit. The seminar was on workplace safety, an annual two-hour long session we have to attend. Informative though it was, I couldn’t help my mind wandering and musing on the phrase. I have heard… Continue reading A Creature of Habit
Clove-studded oranges and gold-sprayed foliage, red candles and wire ribbon, spiced beef, chocolate coins and The Snowman on the telly. Those are my little Christmassy things. Not memories as such. Not traditions either. More like short scenes or photos in my mind. They are things that immediately bring the Christmases of my childhood to mind.… Continue reading Those Little Christmassy Things
