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The Garden in May 2018
The garden has truly blossomed this month, and I have delighted in spending LOTS of time outside. I have enjoyed the scent of the Apple blossom from my late father’s garden bench. And the view along the garden, including the flowering of these Alliums: Yellow Narcissus “Sun Disc” companions have complemented their purple…
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101 Ways to Meditate
“101 Ways to Meditate” continues the story of my self healing journey, and my post Colour, Crystals and Aura Readings, where I shared the story of my introduction to meditation. 30+ years later, I have explored many other forms of meditation which have empowered me on my self healing journey. Meditation Circle In 1986, I joined a…
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I Had A Dream
Skopelos Town Harbour Robert Fear writes at Fred’s Blog , where he runs an annual travel writing competition. “I Had A Dream” is my entry for March. Entries remain open for May, June and July. Skiathos My taxi deposited me at the old port of Skiathos, as the sun rose on a very COOL early October morning.…
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The Garden in April 2018
“There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” Minnie Aumonier The month of April included all four seasons – cold, rainy days, storms and at long last glorious sunshine! Daffodils Although my dwarf Narcissus are dying off, there are several species of…
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The Garden in March 2018
The garden in February and the same spot in March I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when the “Beast from the East” passed through Donegal, with a lot less force than predicted. My garden breathed a sigh of relief too! These blue Muscari are just peeping through , a perfect partnership for the dwarf…
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S.A.D. – Seasonal Affective Disorder
A little switch turns on in my brain every year, somewhere around the end of February. It seems to occur when the days lengthen and my body soaks up the extra light. Indeed, I become a different person! S.A.D. or Seasonal Affective Disorder I am one of millions of people who suffer from S.A.D or…
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Colour, Crystals and Aura Readings
Following my Heart In 1985, I began to follow my heart instead of my head, and my life changed dramatically. I had been working in a life assurance office for 13 years, earning a fantastic salary in the Actuarial and Life Underwriting Departments. However, I was becoming increasingly depressed. I sought help from a highly…
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The Garden in February 2018
My garden is slowly awakening from its winter slumber with lots of new growth to brighten my Soul. My Birch tree shelters these valiant dwarf Narcissi warriors, and their year round companions – lime coloured Grasses and dark purple Heuchara. Bright blue Muscari are preparing to flower, alongside deep purple Primula. In a shady corner,…
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A Year in the Garden – 2017
The garden is slumbering, and I am waiting patiently for hundreds of tiny bulbs to explode into bloom. The first snowdrops are already welcoming visitors: However, the majority of my spring bulbs are only poking their heads tentatively above ground. I think they are wondering “Will it snow?” A review of the 2017 gardening year…
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Networking at Christmas Craft Fairs
I have been busy, promoting Watching the Daisies at Donegal Christmas Craft Fairs. A HUGE part of these events is networking with other people. Sean Hillen Last Friday I met fellow author Sean Hillen, who has been “a war correspondent, medical reporter, travel writer, editor and publisher…” We had a lovely chat, and exchanged books. Sean…
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