I really enjoy reading and reviewing other authors’ books, and posting my reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and BookBub. As a self published author, I like to think of it as good Karma. Goodread’s Reading Challenge Last year, I read 50 books in the Goodread’s Reading Challenge. In 2018, I have already read and reviewed 67 books! I will be sharing some of […]
I really enjoy reading and reviewing other authors’ books, and posting my reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and BookBub. As a self published author, I like to think of it as good Karma. Goodread’s Reading Challenge Last year, I read 50 books in the Goodread’s Reading Challenge. In 2018, I have already read and reviewed 67 books! I will be sharing some of […]
Horticultural tips and photographic inspiration for getting your garden into shape for winter and beyond.
Carrickfin Beach with Arranmore Island in the distance Carrickfin Beach beckoned me on Sunday, as calm, sunny weather made a very welcome reappearance after Storm Callum. The beach is rarely busy, despite its obvious beauty: The sky remained reflected on the tide, as I neared the North end of the beach: I traveled past rocks and rock pools: And sat […]
I have been posting throughout September on Self Care. Heeding my own advice, I am going on staycation and will be back blogging on 17 October. Brigid P. Gallagher is a retired natural medicines therapist, passionate organic gardener and author of “Watching the Daisies- Life lessons on the Importance of Slow,” a holistic memoir dedicated to the art of mindfulness and […]
Purple Sedum “Autumn Joy” lifts this little corner of my garden September has been a tough month for the plants in my garden. They have been drenched by rain, and pounded by strong winds including Storm Ali. Happily, they have survived! Autumn Hues Rich autumn hues abound, including Sedum “Autumn Joy”- seen above. The glorious burnt orange of these Kaffir […]
If you were inspired to clear out clutter after my post Letting Go of Clutter, you may find this post helpful for the next stage of your healing journey. Your front door is the entrance for positive energy or CHI into your home. Imagine you are seeing it for the first time. What impression does it give ? Does it need a new […]
“Letting Go of Clutter” was first posted in January 2017 to coincide with the New Year. I am sharing it again for Self Care September. In 1996, I attended my first Spaceclearing workshop with Karen Kingston www.spaceclearing.com, after she published her book “Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui”. I soon realised that my life long passions for clearing clutter and rearranging furniture were in fact […]
The Angel Healing Room is one of my favourite creative visualizations. I am re-blogging it today for Self Care September. You will need to set aside around 30 minutes, with no interruptions from people, pets, mobile phones… Sit or lie in a comfortable position, Close your eyes, Set an intention for your healing needs to be met, Imagine yourself walking towards a […]
Photograph by Rapid Kayaking Rapid Kayaking Sea kayaking had been on my wish list for around three years, until I let go of some old fears and booked a two hour trip with local instructor James O’Donnell of http://www.rapidkayaking.com in August. “James is a member of the British and Irish Canoe Association and is a fully insured and up to […]
