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Ordinary Beauty

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It’s amazing that as soon as I start this challenge, quotes and images such as these keep appearing! I really enjoyed reading your day one contributions. You can catch up with Anne Marie’s, … Continue reading →

Celebrating the Ordinary – Day One

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I thought this very apt when I saw it on my Facebook timeline this morning! Some of you couldn’t’ wait to get started with this challenge of celebrating the ordinary. Nancy of The… Continue reading →

UPDATE: The hand that first held mine

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UPDATE: I am so grateful for all your votes..thank you! You can vote every 7 days .. every vote counts! The blogs are listed in alphabetical order, so it will only take a… Continue reading →

Celebrating the ordinary

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So, I’ve been thinking how best to ease myself back into the old blogging routine and I’ve decided to celebrate my re-emergence with a challenge. It’s a challenge I set myself a few… Continue reading →

Normal Service Has Now Been Resumed

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At last! At last! I am home from hospital and taking my first few steps on the road to recovering normality. I am looking forward to resuming normal service here on JBBC and… Continue reading →

The Memory Jar

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I stumbled upon this charming suggestion on Pinterest recently and wanted to share it with you.  I am going to find a suitable jar, decorate it prettily and round up the receipts, ticket stubs… Continue reading →

JBBC Nominated For Blog Awards Ireland 2012

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  Isn’t it lovely to wake up to good news? This morning I was thrilled to find Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer has been nominated in four categories in the Grafton Media sponsored Blog… Continue reading →

You were born to stand out…

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Mindful Monday

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A very personal reflection on the passing of Maeve Binchy

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I don’t have ugly ducklings turning into swans in my stories. I have ugly ducklings turning into confident ducks.” ~  Maeve Binchy I was deeply saddened to hear last night of the passing… Continue reading →