There are many reasons to love Ireland, and here’s one of them…
My husband, then seven-year-old son, and I were attempting to climb Carrantuohill, Ireland’s tallest mountain. Standing at 3, 123 feet and almost in the center of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains, the views of County Kerry are said to be extraordinary. However, by the time we had reached the base of the mountain, Continue reading
The right song, sung by the right artist, at the right moment, can turn your mood around, can take you somewhere else for a little while, can help you think about something in a different way. Continue reading
I love learning new instruments, or at least attempting! I’ve played the piano since I was little, my comfort zone. But as the years have gone by, I find myself with an ever-growing collection of different instruments all clamoring for my attention. And it’s amazing how much harder Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! The day for love, for cards, for chocolate (oh, no), for flowers, for music. Being the romantic that I am, I am partial to this day, and I willfully block out all cynical thoughts that it is a day promoted by the greeting card industry. After all, why turn away sweet thoughts written on cards, extra hugs, and a little more attention?
And speaking of love, I want to begin a discussion on some great Irish musicians, and Continue reading
Life is everchanging, fast-paced, and sometimes chaotic. In the midst of it all, I need to relax, to refocus on what is really important. What will matter in 10 years, 20, or after I’m gone? Am I noticing the things that are happening around me today, the beautiful and worthwhile things, or am I just worrying about things that I have no control of? Continue reading
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