MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 I wore Fiona’s fluffy white bathrobe downstairs, made a pot of tea, brought Saffi’s soft, golden blanket to the edge of the couch. She lay down at my feet, and I wrote. It’s been our daily routine. What a treat to have lived here. It was a perfectly clear day when Saffi […]
Ballinatona
LAST DAY IN BALLINATONA…BUSY BUSY
Last day of our West Cork house/pet sit, feeling confused…and maybe a little bit excited?
AH, IRELAND…
A sample of what community looks like here, where everyone takes care of everyone else. Such a lovely place to be!
WATER DAY, HOLY UNEXPECTED SHIT!
A day, like so many, that could not be anticipated. The Last Wave comes to Ballinatona. It’s a water day!
CONVERSATIONS OF IRELAND
Post-flood, the day returned to normal, aside from the dehumidifiers humming. Lots of talking and thinking for Chloe and me, and some great food.
BUSY WITH FIONA’S STUFF
First the floor, now the freezer/frid. Things are falling apart…but not the weather or nature. It was an absolutely gorgeous day for the loop walk.
LAST DAY IN BALLINATONA, WEST CORK
Our last full day in Ballinatona was filled with emotion, memory and the wonderful sensations that come from living in such a beautiful, lush part of the world.