Homestretch

It's been a long week, but the end of isolation is in sight! Our PCR tests just came back negative so most of the family should be able to get back to normal from tomorrow. My daughter, however, is still bedridden from Covid. She doesn't seem to be recovering and continues to have a bad…

Groundhog Day

At this time last year we were in the same situation, isolating because there's Covid in the house. My daughter feels rotten with a throbbing headache, bodily aches, and a sore throat. She can't remember how she felt last winter and is unsure of if it was worse the first time around. She's double vaccinated.…

Dream Big

“Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” —Goethe. What will you begin this year? Rather than making resolutions, I am setting intentions for 2022. I'd like to experience more joy and less stress this year. For me, that involves creating with my hands. I…

May Updates from West Cork

It feels like we're finally turning a corner. Yesterday I was invited to register for the Covid-19 vaccine. The rollout has been slower in Ireland than in the UK or the USA so it was exciting news for me. I can't wait to travel abroad again! It's still unlikely that I'll be able to visit…

An Almost Wordless Wednesday

Four Quarters swatch complete You can't beat a hot cuppa, quality chocolate, and a new knitting project! This is my favorite issue of Pompom magazine over the last year. There are so many beautiful patterns, though the one featured on the cover is above my skill level for now. I will eventually make Lucky Pieces…

One Stitch at a Time

Spring has officially arrived in West Cork. Thankfully we've had a few warm days accompanied by blue skies and sunshine. I've enjoyed gardening once again. One of the Japanese maple trees planted over the winter has come into leaf. The tulips have started blooming and lots of seedlings are poking through the soil, a promise…

WIP Wednesday: Boy’s Sleeveless Sweater

In January I wrote that I'd write more frequently on my blog, but that hasn't happened. The post-Christmas lockdown has been intense due to the school closures! My daughter is now in the senior cycle, meaning she sits her leaving certificate exam next year. She's in higher level classes which require a lot of studying.…

Please Mr. Postman

I live in a quiet cul-de-sac not far from town. There are roughly 10 houses in my estate, and everyone keeps to themselves. Most of us have been neighbors for 20 years. Not much happens at the best of times. These days the silence is deadening. As lockdown has progressed, I've noticed a change in…

My Top Fives of the Year

Each December I try to participate in reflective end of year blog challenges. I didn't have time this month because of other commitments. My goal for 2021 is to show up more frequently here but post shorter content. I was inspired reading a post by Claire Lomax, author of Our Favourite Jar, and wanted to…