Holiday Life Lessons & other interesting stories from July

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain With these words on…

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The holiday outfits – not a heel in sight!

I physically despise very little in life….it’s not worth the effort, time or energy required. And besides we are all just too busy to invest in needless frustrations, aren’t we? However I do reserve the right to despise packing. Almost as much as I loathe unpacking……but at least with packing…

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Forget the Loaves & the fish…..this is a packing revolution!

Robert Browning was a clever man. This much I have learned….over time & the hard way. Who? Robert Browning, brought us the 3 word phrase that has become my mantra in every aspect of my life……except for my approach to chocolate.     So,what is this philosophical gem I speak of?…

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The Beach aka another near divorce experience

“3rd born needs some fibre sooooo why don’t we go to the beach?” A seemingly ridiculous tongue in cheek suggestion from hubster, in reference to the fact that 3rd born quite literally gorges on sand everytime we hit the beach. So next time you visit a certain beach in Cork…

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Saturday night takeaway – Thai style

Picture this: The year – 2006 The country – Thailand The city – Bangkok The Players – Hubster (then unsuspecting boyfriend) & I The Smell – indescribable – but I’ll try…..heat, dried squid, exhaust fumes, sweet Roti’s freshly baked & B.O all mixed into one. The Scene – Saturday night,…

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