I am told middle age starts in your mid-forties, and your mid-forties start at the age of 44. So I sit here before you less than twelve hours away from leaving my youth behind and becoming a middle-aged woman. It is not how I feel - although, I'll be honest, I am not sure how … Continue reading reflections on the eve of middle age
birthdays
forty 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 … Continue reading forty amazing things
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
your favourite lies
Aren't you a scurrilous bunch? Again, some of you insisted that you never lie, but here are the highlights of the untruths you routinely trot out. Pat Scullion: It’s your round again Poppy Katharine Haines: A big boy did it and ran away Nick Lawrance: pouring water on cats make them multiply Annette Doyle: … Continue reading your favourite lies
Máiréad Doyle 