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When the sun shines, and the temperature rises just a wee bit, it really is quite a lovely place to be. On Sunday evening, we headed over to “the Port” (Portrush) for an icecream and a walk on the beach. The East Strand, also called Curran Strand, is stunning, and even on a warm evening…
On 30th December …… a Christmas recap (in lots of photos)
Before we pack away the Christmas decor, I am recapping out festive season – this highlights and favourite photos. I am taking part in YOU CAPTURE over at Folding Laundry which this week is about capturing the holiday magic……. Presents to unwrap Gifts to assemble A VERY white Christmas Snowmen to build Carol services…
Don’t make me laugh….
My husband’s frequent refrain at the moment is “ouch……don’t make me laugh…..ouch”. Often though, it is in fact he who has said something he thought funny, so he is making himself laugh! He is still in quite a lot of pain, and I am still not a very good nurse. My photo for today is…
Prayers for Peace
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Lessons Learned – Hats, education and faith
A bit of a mixed bag of lessons learned this week. First, because I love the photo, as they say “If you want to get ahead, get a hat” – who said that anyway? While checking out a local craft fair last week, my daughter chose this gorgeous hand-knitted hat. A bargin at only £6….
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