Lifestyle

Coronavirus has become a word that we now say more than any other since my last post. This virus, once contained within China has spread to become a global pandemic and it has changed all of our lives with it. It’s on the tip of our tongue as we speak with family, friends and work […]

We moved to Zurich just over a week ago after more than 8 and a half years living in London. As you can imagine, it’s a culture shock – or maybe I should say, a wonderful change of pace shock! And the amazing thing about travel and really embracing it, is not to judge one […]

There are moments of happiness in your life that take you by surprise and the complete and utter joy that I felt watching Mary Poppins Returns with my siblings, brother-in-law and nephew is one hundred per cent, one of these moments! I absolutely love the cinema and it just couldn’t make me any happier that […]

Celebrating my birthday last weekend in Dublin was so special. When you live away, you soak up the time with family and friends and I definitely made sure to take everything in. For anyone who lives overseas, you’ll know the special joy of Superquinn (now Supervalue) sausages! No other sausage comes close, and believe me, […]

There’s a change in the seasons An intake of breath now cold, crisp and bright Flashes of burnt umber on blue Inky dark skies lit with the screams of a distant firework A time for carving and make-believe A season of all souls and pagan feasts Memories of youth, imagination and wild abandon Little footsteps […]

One of my favourite tube stations to walk out of is easily Old Street. It’s a place that I never tire of visiting. It just sums up London perfectly. With its many confusing roundabout exits, crowds of people and relentless traffic, there’s a frisson of energy on every corner. If you’re a fan of people-watching, this […]

My first memory is of you. The early morning light on a French campsite when you brought me for a walk. I remember the feel of my towelling cream and yellow little t-shirt and watching water-spiders skate across the top of the pond. I remember balancing on your feet and laughing, looking at your face […]

For the unwavering support, laughs, fun and happiness. For always saying to live a life without regrets. For making us feel like we can do anything. For adding the little blocks along the way to help us make our dreams a reality. For your joy. For creating a limitless world. For being you. For everything. […]