Category Archives: News

Life on Mars?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Jean Reinhardt

Jan 10, 2016 is the day the music world lost one if its greatest artists. I was surprised at how deeply this news affected me as I wasn’t exactly a life long fan of David Bowie. He had a brilliant … Continue reading →

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No Trace of a Conscience

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Jean Reinhardt

My great great grandmother lived to be 102 years old. She died in her own bed in a house that had been home to her for many decades. A woman who cherished her independence, Catherine Richardson was a quick-witted and … Continue reading →

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Past Meets Present.

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Jean Reinhardt

The MSC Splendida, eleventh longest cruise ship in the world, docked in Cobh on May 12, 2015 carrying over 4,500 passengers and crew. It was  a beautiful sunny day and the place was buzzing with tourists. We even bumped into … Continue reading →

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Mothers and Babies Forced Apart

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Jean Reinhardt

This is a photo of two of my five children – twins a boy and a girl. It was taken almost thirty years ago and I cannot begin to imagine someone forcing me to part with either of them. Yet … Continue reading →

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Finding Kaden Launched in an Ice Cream Parlour.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jean Reinhardt

Some might scoff at the idea of having a book launch in an ice cream parlour but it was an ideal setting. A lot of scoffing did go on – of delicious ice cream, fabulous desserts, yummy hot chocolate and … Continue reading →

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