Retreat to Ireland

Infamous Ireland Yes, Ireland is known for its’ automobile challenges. Not only are the roads tiny and the locals fast, the car rental companies are notorious for up-selling you and hiding fees. Most credit card companies won’t insure your car in Ireland. And most American car insurance companies won’t either! I wrote a blog post […]

I spent some time with a dear friend of mine last night. As the sun began to sink lower towards the horizon, constantly shifting the colors and feelings of the Irish landscape, we drove to a very special spot by the sea. If the retreat fills, this man will be our driver. But last night, […]

Compare these two words, side-by-side: Experiences                      Possessions Wow. Aren’t they different? The word “experiences” implies action and the use of the senses. It implies, to me, a whole body experience! It comes form the Latin word experiri which means to try. Possessions? I go immediately to jealousy. Or a demon spirit occupying someone’s body:) But […]

There are some days in Ireland that stretch me to remember why I came to this country. Like any place, when you live and work there, difficult emotions sometimes rise up for experiencing. And then, a moment like this happens with 2 men and a motorcycle, and suddenly I remember one of the many reasons […]