I’m honored to be included in Healthline’s list of recommended breast cancer blogs. Reviewing the list, I see I am in good company! I’ve been blogging here for close to a decade and… Continue reading
I stumbled upon this quote today and it really struck a chord with me: I am always at a loss to know how much to believe of my own stories ~ WASHINGTON IRVING But… Continue reading
Today is World Mental Health Day, which is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental… Continue reading
I was contacted earlier this year by Breast Cancer Care, a UK-based breast cancer charity who had just launched the test phase of a web-app called BECCA’ (BrEast Cancer Care App). The app targets… Continue reading
Today is #ReadABookDay! I’d love to learn more about your reading habits. What are you currently reading? What is your favorite book of all time? When I am not getting lost in scandi-noir books, I love… Continue reading
The following story is adapted from Mother Teresa’s writings, Come Be My Light about her visit to Bourke, a town in the north-west of New South Wales, Australia. We went to the outskirts of… Continue reading
I dedicate this week’s poem to the wonderful shining light that was Catherine Brunelle a true-life heroine who knew who she was and the journey she was on. Her journey ended far too early,… Continue reading
Breathing Lessons Let it in, let it all in Let it all in to your heart All that is, all that is gift You don’t’ have to take it apart Everything we do… Continue reading
Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone won’t either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It… Continue reading
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading
Hi friends, I always hate having to skip a weekly round-up, but I will have to take a rain-check until next week. I am in Philadelphia speaking at a conference on the role… Continue reading
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading
Today is Mother’s Day in Ireland and the UK. For the past few years I’ve written about Mother’s Day without my mother, but this year I hesitated to write it. I don’t want to be perennially moaning… Continue reading
Each year around the world, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. Each year sees a different theme and this year’s is #BeBoldForChange. So to mark today, I want to give a shout out to… Continue reading
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading
I’ve missed quite a few HAWMC prompts over the past week, but I am jumping back in again today. It’s coming up to the anniversary of my mother’s death this month, and one… Continue reading
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading
Kindness Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you… Continue reading
So for today’s prompt, there’s no way I could choose a top ten for any of these lists, for then I’d be leaving out too many people. If you are new to this… Continue reading
There are days There are days when one should be able to pluck off one’s head like a dented or worn helmet, straight from the nape and collarbone (those crackling branches!) and place… Continue reading
Ok, so I am just looking for an excuse to share this cute pic. In reality, I know that some days there is not much to smile about. But maybe there was something… Continue reading
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you. Don’t forget if you have written a post which you would like readers to see, just […]
Awake Awhile It does not have to be Forever, Right Now. One Step upon the Sky’s soft skirt Would be enough. ~Hafiz~
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you. Don’t forget if you have written a post which you would like readers to see, just […]
