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Smile Saturday

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Friday Poetry

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Some of you may recognise the name Somnath, a regular commentator here on the blog, who always provides wonderful insights, and occasionally the perfect poem or verse to suit the theme of a… Continue reading

Have you had your green walk today?

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We all know how important eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and taking regular exercise is to our overall health and well-being. It is not just for the physical benefits, but… Continue reading

Nolan sister starts treatment for breast cancer

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Bernie Nolan Growing up in the seventies and eighties, we danced and sang along to the Nolan Sisters “I’m In the Mood for Dancing”. I remember Bernie as the lead singer was my favourite… Continue reading

Breast cancer gene clue discovery

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Five genetic clues to why some women have a family history of breast cancer have been identified by UK researchers. It brings to 18 the number of common genetic variations linked to a… Continue reading

Meat Free Monday

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I make no apologies for featuring another couscous recipe again. I find myself reaching for this ingredient as the basis for a quick lunch or supper dish regularly. I love this aromatic way… Continue reading

Smile Saturday

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Time to be

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I am trying to practise being in the now. It’s not always easy; which is why I need to remind myself over and over to stop and be fully alive to the present… Continue reading

Lynn Redgrave

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Lynn Redgrave The world learned of the passing of actress Lynn Redgrave this week with the issuing of this beautiful statement by her family:      Our beloved mother Lynn Rachel passed away peacefully after a seven-year journey… Continue reading

The power to heal

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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to… Continue reading