Does it count when something amazing just happens, rather than me organising it? I think this counts. In all my forty years I have never received a dozen roses. One romantic boyfriend often sent me a single yellow rose on special occasions. Once, years after we split up, a single yellow rose was delivered to … Continue reading roses from eileen
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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
sydney autumn weekend
The Labour Day weekend in Sydney was a relaxing affair, although I did walk my socks off (and have a huge blister to prove it). I met up with Orlando on the Thursday evening at his hotel on the North Shore. The Vibe Hotels are good value, less stuffy than your usual mid-priced hotel with … Continue reading sydney autumn weekend
Máiréad Doyle 