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Watching the Daisies


  • December 11, 2023

    Book Review: Climate Justice by Mary Robinson

    Book Review: Climate Justice by Mary Robinson

    In light of the Cop 28 Summit, I am reposting a very relevant book review. Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson was UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997 to 2002, a UN Special Envoy on climate change 2014-2015, and more recently chairman of The Elders ( an independent group of leaders working for…

  • April 13, 2022

    My Journey through Long Covid

    My Journey through Long Covid

    Millions of people around the globe are suffering from long Covid, which can affect every organ in the body. I have been one of them. In 2020, I posted my initial experiences with Covid-19 HERE and HERE My symptoms on this journey have included: Investigations I attended the Accident and Emergency Department of our local…

  • July 15, 2020

    Finding A Way Forward Among the Rocks

    Finding A Way Forward Among the Rocks

    Donegal, is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with long stretches of pristine beaches, peppered with an abundance of rocks, which satisfy my lifelong love of  stones and crystals. Meditations Since lock down rules relaxed, I have been spending LOTS of quiet time at the beach, meditating on the sounds of the sea from my favourite rocky…

  • July 1, 2020

    My Donegal Garden – June 2020

    My Donegal Garden – June 2020

    “And as he spoke of understanding, I looked up and saw the rainbow leap with flames of many colors over me.”                                                                    …

  • June 17, 2020

    Dr Edward Bach Flower Essences

    Dr Edward Bach Flower Essences

    Dr Edward Bach Rescue Remedy is sold in chemists, pharmacies and health stores worldwide, endorsed by many for reducing stress and anxiety, aiding sleep… Dr Edward Bach Did you know that its creator – Dr Edward Bach died back in 1936? He was a doctor ahead of his time, who intuited that the energy from…

  • June 3, 2020

    Book Reviews: Three Inspirational Memoirs on Lyme Disease

    Book Reviews: Three Inspirational Memoirs on Lyme Disease

    Lyme Disease is difficult to diagnose, hard to treat, often misunderstood, and tragically impacting many lives around the globe. In this post I am featuring three inspirational memoirs on the topic. Cherie Kephart – A Few Minor Adjustments Synopsis Cherie Kephart traveled the world from the remote villages of Central Africa to the majestic coastlines…

  • May 27, 2020

    My Donegal Garden – May 2020

    My Donegal Garden – May 2020

    My poor plants have endured a long drought and a storm this past month, but happily they are still standing. Views Across The Garden Despite the lack of rain, there has been a huge spurt in growth: In last month’s garden post I focused on Tulips and and shade loving plants. This month includes more…

  • May 20, 2020

    My Long Covid Journey Begins

    My Long Covid Journey Begins

    The two weeks I had visualized as a Spring break did not go according to plan. Instead, I spent four days and nights in hospital. The Virus Last month I shared my experience of symptoms which appeared to be Covid-19 in Thank You for Helping Me to Navigate the Virus Although significantly better, I continued…

  • April 29, 2020

    Donegal – A Place Called Home

    Donegal – A Place Called Home

    Donegal has always felt like home, despite spending the first 45 years of my life in Scotland. It is a heart thing. My childhood summers were spent here in Ireland, at my maternal grandfather’s or grandja’s home, which overlooked Mullaghderg Lake – far away from shops, in days when most people grew their own vegetables,…

  • April 22, 2020

    My Donegal Garden – April 2020

    My Donegal Garden – April 2020

    The month of April has heralded glorious weather, with LOTS of new growth – a real tonic for Body, Mind and Soul. I took more photographs than usual, so I have set up a little slideshow of views across my garden: Tulips My tulip collection has grown over the last ten years, and includes a number…

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