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Getting worry under control

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Recently I have noticed my anxiety levels have begun to creep up in anticipation of an upcoming hospital appointment, and once that happens, it opens the floodgates to worry. I start worrying and… Continue reading →

Top designer gives hospital gown a make-over

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Are you like me and detest putting on those embarrassing draughty backless hospital gowns? Well now the traditional hospital gown is to get a Hollywood style makeover by one of the world’s top designers.   Ben de Lisi,… Continue reading →

Breast cancer screening debate

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I am very aware of the debate that has been ongoing among experts about the effectiveness of breast screening and  how this can cause confusion and anxiety for some women. Last year a Danish… Continue reading →

Meat Free Monday

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  I love making risotto – I enjoy standing over the stove, ladling spoonfuls of hot stock over the rice, watching as the texture changes and the dish comes to life. It does require… Continue reading →

Happy Easter

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  I am up early this morning preparing an Easter Sunday lunch for my parents who are driving from the city to spend a few days here in the country with us. They hardly… Continue reading →

Smile Saturday

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There’s always one..who wants to do things differently 🙂

Poetry Friday

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  When Someone Deeply Listens To You When someone deeply listens to you it is like holding out a dented cup you’ve had since childhood and watching it fill up with cold, fresh… Continue reading →

Competition Time

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  Yesterday I referred to the success of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign here in Ireland. Of the 3,000 limited edition Tory Burch leopard print totes, only a few remain. Luxury department store  Brown… Continue reading →

Kylie Minogue fronts breast cancer campaign

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I recently wrote about the launch of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign in Ireland and I am happy to report it has been a terrific success. The FTBC campaign is now underway in the UK… Continue reading →

Dealing with life’s disappointments

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“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way”. ~ Robert Kiyosaki I so wanted to… Continue reading →