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The Wild Atlantic Way – A Walk on Gola Island
Gola Island, known as Gabhla or Oileán Ghabhla in Irish, lies on The Wild Atlantic Way, a mere mile off the Donegal coast. It is a haven for artists, nature lovers, walkers and rock climbers. A 15 minute drive from my home takes me to the Gola Island Ferry leaving from Magheragallan Pier. September 2019’s Indian summer provided…
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My Writing Journey – from New Age Teacher to Indie Author
I celebrated seven years as an indie author on 14 November. However, my writing journey began more than 30 years ago… New Age Teacher The first natural medicines workshop I attended was an introduction to reflexology and massage in 1986. I knew from that day on that I wanted to become a natural medicines therapist. After a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.” …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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