Author Archives: Melanie

Repealing the Eighth: I just want to say this one thing

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Melanie

The Eighth Amendment, giving the lives of mother and unborn baby equal significance, makes abortion illegal in the Irish State.  There will be a referendum in May giving people the chance to vote on its repeal, and it is currently … Continue reading →

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After 42 Years I Finally ‘Get’ Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Melanie

Well, that’s not entirely accurate.  I did enjoy Christmas as a child.  But for a long time now, a really long time, I could take or leave it.  As a teenaged child of divorced parents there was the issue of … Continue reading →

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