Tag Archives: shame

Broken Shells Calling

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

(Friday evening in Furadouro) I mentioned yesterday that I loved the town of Furadouro and one of the reasons was the beach. Not the sand but the shells. Not the perfectly pretty and complete shells. The broken ones. I had … Continue reading →

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The Rock of Gibraltar

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

(At the back… Ruby and The Rock) We’ve moved. We’ve left our campsite near Lagos and we’ve left lovely Portugal. We’re in search of a little more warmth and off to somewhere sunny in Spain.  But on the way we … Continue reading →

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Wounded and Sickly Ego in the Safe Cave

Posted on November 11, 2013 by

(All the pictures are from Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford, Co. Wicklow) I took a week off blogging and I have great excuses, but It’s the excuse that stops me going back to blogging that I want (well, really don’t … Continue reading →

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Fearlessness in Baby Steps

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

(French window) Ok….. so, I’m supposed to be practicing (from the dictionary: the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method as opposed to theories about such application or use) my fearlessness this week. I was figuring that might include … Continue reading →

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The Botanic Gardens in the rain.

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

(The Botanic Gardens in Dublin) I went to visit the Botanic Gardens in Dublin last Monday. Although it’s less than an hour away I’d never been before. Not for the first time I’ve contemplated going on holidays to my own … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Quote. You’re odd? That’s okay!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

“Sometimes something can look beautiful just because it’s different in some way from the other things around it. One red petunia in a window box will look very beautiful if all the rest of them are white, and vice-versa.”
 – Andy … Continue reading →

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Don’t be scribbling over your signature with a bob.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

(Wakey, wakey it’s 5am) We’re on a ship again. This morning (Thursday) I’m sitting in the lounge of the ferry going from Rosslare Harbour (Ireland) to Fishguard (Wales). We’re off to see the daughter again. We’re also going back to … Continue reading →

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