Kerry

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).

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!).

Monday mood

Ice and going outside The ice has thawed for now, and it is lovely to be able to get out and about more. I’ve been visited by a fear of falling many times since an accident that left me unable to walk for a year. When when the ground is frosty I often stay indoors.…… Continue reading Monday mood

Winter tips (for the love of birds).

During the Winter months fruit, berries, nuts and seeds are not available for the birds as they usually are in nature. I have been thinking about them lately, and three main questions were on my mind before I did some research to write this piece. 1.How can we help? 2. Bread is not good for them:…… Continue reading Winter tips (for the love of birds).

Stiffness, cracking bones, and creative movement (good craic and yoga).

“WE’RE LIKE BALLERINAS!” At my West Limerick workshop a few health issues were discussed, but we did not wallow in self-pity or stay on the topic of ailments for long. In fact, there was much laughter about the natural journey of ageing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the women. Usually they get together for creativity…… Continue reading Stiffness, cracking bones, and creative movement (good craic and yoga).

Pausing to ponder (my visual arts practice).

The Visual Artists of Ireland commissioned me to write about my arts practice a few months ago. The latest publication has landed, and I am in very good company. Writing poetry, stories, and articles is fine, however when it came to talking about my own arts practice it was a challenge to condense over 20… Continue reading Pausing to ponder (my visual arts practice).

The Visual Artists of Ireland commissioned me to write about my arts practice a few months ago. The latest publication has landed, and I am in very good company. Writing poetry, stories, and articles is fine, however when it came to talking about my own arts practice it was a challenge to condense over 20…… Continue reading Pausing to ponder (my visual arts practice).