Tag: WRITING

Pills and peace (with a tribute to two Apri. . . l angels!).

This blog post is about women’s health, sex, and perimenopause. It also offers a very brief look at Ireland’s social history. These little pills have transformed my life in the last 6 months. Later on in this post I will tell you why I am taking them. If you are a woman aged 35 or…… Continue reading Pills and peace (with a tribute to two Apri. . . l angels!).

Creativity and cosy rest: what Winter is teaching me (and the power of the pause).

Daylight delights It has been cold and frosty recently. As I write this, on a dark January morning, a deep sense of peace and contentment is enveloping me. I am cosy and well-rested. Self-employment requires a massive amount of work behind the scenes, and today I will take it easy. Wrapped in four layers of… Continue reading Creativity and cosy rest: what Winter is teaching me (and the power of the pause).

Daylight delights It has been cold and frosty recently. As I write this, on a dark January morning, a deep sense of peace and contentment is enveloping me. I am cosy and well-rested. Self-employment requires a massive amount of work behind the scenes, and today I will take it easy. Wrapped in four layers of…… Continue reading Creativity and cosy rest: what Winter is teaching me (and the power of the pause).

Three tips to care for your body if it is aching (after physical activity).

Some tasks can make us feel stiff, and sitting for long periods takes a toll on the body too. Movement helps us to limber up. New year pledges It is January as I write this, and even though I have zero interest in the concept of new year resolutions, goal-setting or ‘new year, new you’…… Continue reading Three tips to care for your body if it is aching (after physical activity).

Clíodhna’s call: my awe and grá for the ocean.

Which came first, the picture or the poem? In this case, it was the painting. I painted this a few years ago, and wrote ‘Clíodhna’s Call’ in 2019. CLÍODHNA’S CALL Through crunch of shingle and bubble of foam You know the sound of my breathing I am liquid stillness and roaring waves Soothing and scary…… Continue reading Clíodhna’s call: my awe and grá for the ocean.

A poem for the poets. Listowel Writer’s Week 2022.

Writer’s Week was fun, and today was the last day, so misty grey weather could not deter me from cycling into town for an open mic. I did not realise it was a competition (I avoid them), but the rain was pelting down at that stage, and sure what else would you be doing on…… Continue reading A poem for the poets. Listowel Writer’s Week 2022.