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Category Archives: News
Life on Mars?
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
Posted in Music, News
Tagged 1970 Life on Mars? Bowie, David Bowie, David Bowie RIP, music
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No Trace of a Conscience
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
Posted in News, society
Tagged burlgary, care for the elderly, crime against elderly, living alone
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Past Meets Present.
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
Posted in History, Ireland, News, photography, society, Travel, victorian ireland
Tagged cobh Ireland, cork, cruise ship, history, ireland, MSC Splendida, travel
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Mothers and Babies Forced Apart
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
Posted in News, social issues, society
Tagged babies deaths in instituions, forced adoption, mother and baby instituions
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Finding Kaden Launched in an Ice Cream Parlour.
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