Category Archives: family life

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 →

Posted in family life, Irish life | 1 Comment

Summertime, And The Living Is Easy

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Melanie

Well, if you’re a high school student it is.  Do you know how long Amy and Daniel are on holiday for?  Three whole months.  Twelve weeks.  That is just excessive, amigos.  Right now we’re at the mid-point.  They have already … Continue reading →

Posted in family life, Irish life, kids | 2 Comments