My sister Annette wrote on her birthday card to me that I should do forty amazing things this year. I have taken her advice, and this year, before I turn 41, I plan to fulfill that dream. I have gotten off to a great start too. In the three weeks since my birthday I have … Continue reading forty amazing things
Author: maireaddoyle
do it now
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world, and the second biggest kille after lung cancer.Routine screening is recommended for those over 50, but can (and should in many cases) be done once you are over 40.I have made my appointment: you should too. Australia http://www.breastscreen.org.au/ UK http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/ Ireland http://www.breastcheck.ie/ USA … Continue reading do it now
pat ingoldsby
Pat Ingoldsby is an Irish phenomenon. Poet and playwright, people of my generation also knew him from his children’s TV programmes such as Pat’s Hat. His poetry is wonderful: simple and honest, the poems vary from hilariously funny to painfully sad. He is one of my favourite poets, and my favourite of his books is … Continue reading pat ingoldsby
40 amazing things
My sister Annette wrote on her birthday card to me that I should do forty amazing things this year. I have taken her advice, and this year, before I turn 41, I plan to fulfill that dream. I have gotten off to a great start too. In the three weeks since my birthday I have managed to … Continue reading 40 amazing things
Máiréad Doyle 