Archives for 2019

THE DEATH OF A SUITCASE: BELFAST, IRELAND

The Story · July 29, 2019

The death of a beloved suitcase can be tragic…and it has happened to me in Belfast. Reluctantly but necessarily, we bought a new one.

The Story · July 30, 2019

We visited the Eileen Hickey Irish Republican Museum where Eileen’s sister showed us around a humble but determined museum in West Belfast.

The Story · July 31, 2019

The bus from Belfast to Cork has many stops, giving us time to think about where we are and where we are going…

The Story · August 1, 2019

Funny that we expected the worst as we left Cork for Ballinatona because we found a place, people and a dog that we absolutely adore.

The Story · August 2, 2019

A sample of what community looks like here, where everyone takes care of everyone else. Such a lovely place to be!

The Story · August 3, 2019

We had returned to things we knew, from Fiona’s house to the Saturday Market to Saffi’s habits and the cows. It felt comforting.

The Story · August 4, 2019

A day, like so many, that could not be anticipated. The Last Wave comes to Ballinatona. It’s a water day!