Kathryn Crowley

Nature, art, and jam. Writers and doodlers welcome!

Today, at Spring Equinox here in Ireland, I am celebrating creativity galore. It's a great time for new beginnings, hope, and equilibrium. My big news is that art jams will be happening next month here in Kerry. If you would like one in your neck of the woods, I love road trips so get in… Continue reading Nature, art, and jam. Writers and doodlers welcome!

Today, at Spring Equinox here in Ireland, I am celebrating creativity galore. It’s a great time for new beginnings, hope, and equilibrium. My big news is that art jams will be happening next month here in Kerry. If you would like one in your neck of the woods, I love road trips so get in…… Continue reading Nature, art, and jam. Writers and doodlers welcome!

When plans change, rearrange (nothing is perfect).

Art and aches The drizzling rain and cold grey was easy to ignore if I focused on the vibrant colours before me. My paintings and photographs were a distraction from the weather and how it was affecting my limbs. Pain can't be ignored, but it can be tolerated. The aches and pains all over my… Continue reading When plans change, rearrange (nothing is perfect).

Art and aches The drizzling rain and cold grey was easy to ignore if I focused on the vibrant colours before me. My paintings and photographs were a distraction from the weather and how it was affecting my limbs. Pain can’t be ignored, but it can be tolerated. The aches and pains all over my…… Continue reading When plans change, rearrange (nothing is perfect).

‘Suas’. My art exhibition (it’s about hope and healing).

It has been over 12 years since I exhibited a collection of my own work in a space devoted specifically to visual art, and I am delighted to be doing so this month at Tralee library. The venue is wheelchair accessible and open to all. Time really does fly, and my current work is all…… Continue reading ‘Suas’. My art exhibition (it’s about hope and healing).

It’s all a balancing act (chairs, chats, and facing our fears).

Limbering up with yoga In a chair yoga class recently I was delighted when a person remarked about how regular practice was taking effect. They commented on how “It’s really helping with all that neck and shoulder stuff, it’s more free now”. I knew exactly what the person meant. It feels so good when yoga-inspired…… Continue reading It’s all a balancing act (chairs, chats, and facing our fears).

A nest of creativity (about birds)!.

Last Winter I decided to create a community art project inspired by birds and flight. The idea had been percolating for a while, and the open call for art and writing attracted responses from people in Athlone, Dublin, Germany, Kerry, Limerick, and Sligo. Some of the writers involved. Thanks to everyone who took part. After…… Continue reading A nest of creativity (about birds)!.

The Monday munch: how my dad’s way of doing things inspires delicious dinners for busy days.

Cooking at home is not just necessary as our daily fuel and nutrition, it is also a way to express love for whoever you are feeding. My dad taught me that. He did not need words to do so, despite being a fine writer. He simply showed me. It was his birthday a few days… Continue reading The Monday munch: how my dad’s way of doing things inspires delicious dinners for busy days.

Cooking at home is not just necessary as our daily fuel and nutrition, it is also a way to express love for whoever you are feeding. My dad taught me that. He did not need words to do so, despite being a fine writer. He simply showed me. It was his birthday a few days…… Continue reading The Monday munch: how my dad’s way of doing things inspires delicious dinners for busy days.

Healing and hope (plus how to ease stiffness in Spring!).

February is all about healing here in Ireland when we view it through the lens of Brigid. In this post I share some of my thoughts on Spring, stiff hips, healing, and yoga. It will be the last blog post that relates to health research. Spring is in the air February 1st was Brigid's feast… Continue reading Healing and hope (plus how to ease stiffness in Spring!).

February is all about healing here in Ireland when we view it through the lens of Brigid. In this post I share some of my thoughts on Spring, stiff hips, healing, and yoga. It will be the last blog post that relates to health research. Spring is in the air February 1st was Brigid’s feast…… Continue reading Healing and hope (plus how to ease stiffness in Spring!).