We had a great first day on the ground in Dublin.  Started by taking the Green Bus Tour around the high points of the city, to get oriented....

A happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! Arrived in Dublin late last night. All we've seen is the inside of a taxi, flashes of...

Yes, indeed...happiness reigns supreme.   As the tunester on Ren and Stimpy sang , I don't think you're happy enough!  I'll teac...

I'm thankful for a clean, warm home. I'm thankful for the crockpot, which is toiling away to make cranberry/chili pork roast.   I...

It's been a really nice quiet Sunday, too. Good Sunday school class this AM [not always the case with two challenging children in the mi...

Why, yes, I AM up rather late tonight...I've been idly watching Miss Marple on the telly while assembling some things for tomorrow's...

Whoops! Missed another posting day. Friday went well - I tried not to think about the fact that David had come ThisClose to flying home Fr...

Tonight I made two spotty satin bandannas, for my charming children to wear to school tomorrow. Tomorrow is Children in Need Day  and they...

Feeling better today, although I still  sound horrid and have a headful of phlegm. Bleah. We woke up to a gorgeous heavy frost, with mist ...