“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates Watching the Daisies Virtual Walking Festival I feel blessed to live in Donegal, an area of outstanding natural beauty on The Wild Atlantic Way. http://www.wildatlanticway.com “Watching the Daisies Virtual Walking Festival” […]
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates Watching the Daisies Virtual Walking Festival I feel blessed to live in Donegal, an area of outstanding natural beauty on The Wild Atlantic Way. http://www.wildatlanticway.com “Watching the Daisies Virtual Walking Festival” […]
I took a month off from blogging and social media over Christmas, And I embraced the gift of TIME. My dear aunt Peggy was nearing the end of her TIME on this good Earth, Thus I was able to spend precious quiet TIME by her bedside. The last of a family of eleven, She passed away peacefully, aged 94 years […]
2018 ended on a terrific high for me, as my memoir “Watching the Daisies” spent a total of 16 days through the end of November and into December, at #1 on Amazon US under Inspirational Irish Memoirs. In 2019, it has already spent 10 days at #1 on Amazon US and 8 on Amazon UK! I am absolutely thrilled. 50 Amazon […]
On 14th November 2016, I published the E-book of my self help and travel memoir “Watching the Daisies – Life Lessons on the Importance of Slow. It had taken me four long years to reach publication, and although I felt elated I also felt exhausted, overwhelmed and in awe of so many of my fellow authors. Thank you There have […]
Watching the Daisies has been steadily climbing Amazon, reaching a peak of No. 3 on Amazon Kindle for Health, Fitness and Dieting > Diseases and Physical Ailments > Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on two occasions. It is now taking a little rest further down the mountain! Thank You I have many people to thank for supporting me on this journey: All […]
Does fibromyalgia cause insomnia or does insomnia cause fibromyalgia? I do not have a definitive answer. However, I do know that insomnia can wreak havoc on health and well being. I first succumbed to fibromyalgia in 2003, and insomnia took hold of my life for seven long years. 15 years later, my lifestyle has completely changed and I have embarked on a […]
I want to say a big “thank you” to everyone who commented on my post This Too Shall Pass. I really appreciate your kindness. You have been a HUGE support. The week my sister passed away, I won two beautiful prizes from great blogging friends. The first came from ThoughtsnLife Blog I have been following Bella’s inspirational blog from the […]
I stopped off at a very special spot in Glenveagh National Park a few weeks ago. “The Happy Camper” is a real gem of a cafe – surrounded by stunning views of ancient peat bogs with Muckish Mountain standing proudly in the background. The view of peat bogs and Muckish Mountain Maria McCormack serves her customers freshly cooked, scrumptious pancakes […]
In 2010, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the globe. The majority of them are women. As yet, there is no cure. I had enjoyed a successful career as a natural medicines therapist and teacher, but fibromyalgia forced me to stop working for 2 years, reassess my life and embrace a […]
