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A Chance Encounter with a Stranger
A Chance Encounter with a Stranger
Sometimes the most memorable moments of travelling aren't the places we discover, but the people we meet along the way. A chance encounter on a remote Irish beach reminded me... Read more...
The Beauty of Patience-Diary of a campervan.
The Beauty of Patience-Diary of a campervan.
Sometimes making the most of our time doesn't mean filling every moment. On a rain-soaked day beside the Irish sea, with fishing rods outside and the kettle boiling in the... Read more...
The Legacies We Leave Behind
The Legacies We Leave Behind
What do we really leave behind? Perhaps our legacy isn't found in possessions or achievements, but in memories, stories, recipes, adventures and the way we made people feel. At 55,... Read more...
Will I Eat Vegetables?
Will I Eat Vegetables?
What if changing a statement into a question could change what we actually do? Inspired by something I discovered while reading The Diary of a CEO, I'm trying a simple... Read more...
The Invisible Load
The Invisible Load
The Invisible Load There are hundreds of jobs that quietly keep our homes and families running, yet they're rarely noticed until they stop being done. A gentle reflection on sharing... Read more...
Tenacious Food File. Crispy Courgette Fritters
Tenacious Food File. Crispy Courgette Fritters
Every gardener knows the feeling of opening the back door only to discover yet another courgette ready for picking! After my family declared a ban on them, I had to... Read more...
Who Am I?
Who Am I?
What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are isn't the whole story? Inspired by The Diary of a CEO, I revisit Poppy Baker — the alter... Read more...
The Joy in Keeping It Simple
The Joy in Keeping It Simple
Looking for a simple summer activity the whole family can enjoy? Sometimes the best adventures don't need screens, expensive days out or endless planning. All you need is a kite,... Read more...
Borrowing Joy
Borrowing Joy
Borrowing Joy How often do we live the life we think we're supposed to want instead of the one that truly makes us happy? A gentle reflection on people-pleasing, authenticity... Read more...
The Joy of Homemade Jam
The Joy of Homemade Jam
The Joy of Homemade Jam There is something special about turning fresh seasonal fruit into homemade jam. Whether it's a traditional family favourite or a grown-up version with a splash... Read more...
Teflon and Velcro
Teflon and Velcro
Teflon or Velcro – which one are you? Sometimes the strongest people are the ones carrying everyone else. A gentle reflection on boundaries, friendship and learning that saying no can... Read more...
Who Are We?
Who Are We?
Who are we, and how much of our story is shaped by those who came before us? After discovering a treasured photograph of her mother as a toddler, Paula reflects... Read more...