Library and Craftsmanship
As you know by now paper is important to me together with pens. Places where the two come together hold a fascination for me.
International Women's Day
Thursday, March 8th is International Women's Day. So much will be written, talked about shared on this day and in the days leading up to it.
History Through Taste
I have been reading recently about food fusion and hearing about it on food programmes.
In Anticipation of Spring
For those looking forward to the days lengthening and the coming of spring. This poem was written by Paula Meehan.
Gladden the Heart
I remember when I was quite young I heard the expression “to gladden the heart”. It was years before I actually understood what it meant.
Pebbles On A Beach
This morning on a craft group which I follow on social media a member made the suggestion of drilling holes into flat beach pebbles to use as unusual buttons.
Are you a poet?
In an article for www.writing.ie “Thoughts for Budding Poets” Liz Cowley says and I quote “…poetry shouldn’t be like medicine – hard to swallow but good for you”.
Stir Up Sunday
Over many years we have been fortunate to have celebrated “making the Christmas Pudding” with our son and various nieces and nephews.
20 Minutes
Perhaps 20 minutes isn’t too long in the grand scheme of things. Perhaps there isn’t much to be achieved in 20 minutes?
Cherished Recipes
Early morning and yet again no sleep so think it is time for root among my cookery books. I really enjoy reading cookery books.
A Special Experience
Have you ever been lucky enough to be part of a special experience?Last night I attended a dinner in the Crown Plaza hotel, Santry, Dublin.
A Child's Poem? Or Maybe Not
Surprise The biggest surprise on the library shelves when you suddenly find yourself inside a book
One of Life's Pleasures
A mug of coffee or tea and a good book are not just life’s pleasures but a necessity. I don’t think I could survive without a book.
Conversations and Meetings
There is a need for interaction, for dialogue for the sharing of ideas not just in the written word but also verbally.