The plane descended over the Pacific. I could see mountains ahead: or were they distant cloud banks? Soon the coast became more discernible, and the southern suburbs of LA floated beneath us through creamy-silver smog. We did a fly-by past a bank of skyscrapers which must have been downtown LA, but we could not see … Continue reading 24 hours in America
Author: maireaddoyle
living simply
A recent blog post by my close friend Fiona has got me thinking. Could I live with just 100 belongings, not including shared items and necessities? I suppose it depends upon what you call a necessity. My Tiffany bud vase (and indeed my iPad) are not necessities, and yet I love them, not to mention … Continue reading living simply
Christchurch earthquake deployment – day ten
It's always hard leaving at the end of a long stint. I am always desperate to get home, and at the same time reluctant to leave. I pack my bag and leave a thank-you note for John and Alison at the Thistle. happily, my last taxi ride in ChCh is the lovely John, who again … Continue reading Christchurch earthquake deployment – day ten
Christchurch earthquake deployment – day five
Six in the morning finally feels too early for me. I’ve been up between five and six in the morning for two months now, but today it all seems too hard. I am not the only one, it seems. For some reason, the Red Cross garage is not running as smoothly as usual. The cordon … Continue reading Christchurch earthquake deployment – day five
Máiréad Doyle 