From Your Namesake
Some people don’t believe in heroes.. but they hadn’t met my Auntie Yvonne What is family? I don’t believe family …
Tag Archives: Family
The Dowager of Doziness
I want to weep, she thought. I want to be comforted. I’m so tired of being strong. I want to …
Two words I hate
People kept saying I was brave.. I fought the desire to laugh each time it was said. I felt far …
Finding my Palette
It’s during the worst times of your life that you get to see the true colours of people around you …
The Rememberers
We are the rememberers. The people left behind to keep the ones who have gone from us alive in heart …
A Strong Woman
I looked adversity straight in the eye, squared my shoulders and winked…..Livonne Today is International Women’s Day.. The day is …
Turn the Page
That last chapter has been written in indelible ink. Now, a new chapter is beginning with no restrictions. I …
A night at the theatre
Do you hear the people sing? I did on Friday night and I still have goosebumps from hearing it. Before I …
When family isn’t
My ex mother in law died a few weeks ago. I should feel something.. Anything… Grief, anger, relief… but I …
Going home to a place I’ve never been before.. farewell to Eire.. Day 19
Sorry for the delay in getting the end of the diaries done. As you will read, I had some …
