My wonderful father, Ben Doyle, died on 7 May 2005. He had been treated for cancer in the last six months, but towards the end his heart gave out and he passed away quickly. I was so lucky to see him the evening before he died, as I had come over for the weekend to … Continue reading Life and Death
Author: maireaddoyle
10 Things To Do To Welcome Summer
1. Buy new shoes Nothing says “new season” to any woman more than new shoes. Now is the time to make the shoe shop your favourite haunt, as you browse the new season’s treats, and decide what your wardrobe absolutely cannot do without.(NB handbag obsessives can replace shoes with bags if they absolutely must…)(NB2 have … Continue reading 10 Things To Do To Welcome Summer
Winter Spiritual Detox
Make the winter months a time for reflection, not for dieting. Spend some time feeding your mind and soul. Take a day or a weekend – or even a few hours – and nurture your spiritual side.Go for a long walk along the beach. Climb a mountain (if you are in the southern hemispeher and … Continue reading Winter Spiritual Detox
Donate Your Time
We live in a global village, they say, Friends are the new family, they say. So when in your week do you spend time helping others, like we did in the villages and extended families of years ago? I bet you have a spare hour or two each week, or maybe a week or two … Continue reading Donate Your Time
Máiréad Doyle 