by Melissa | Jul 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
A final post from Ireland. I might post-post some Irish stuff, but for now, this is céad slán. And of course, on our last day here, we went to the Dead Zoo. I think this face says it better than...
by Melissa | Jun 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m sad. Very sad, actually. Today marks the 4 week point until we return to the States. Sigh. Okay, so I think it’s only temporary; we’ll be back here for another stint in a couple years. And I like my life in Philadelphia. Truly excellent friends,...
by Melissa | Jun 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
That’s the pub across the way. They have a telescope. Have a pint; watch the zany family. 10:02. PM. Madam: “I can’t sleep. It’s too light!” Me: “Count sheep.” Madam: “It’s not working. Too light.” Himself...
by Melissa | May 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
The entire Himself family went to Howth for the day. Which, by the way, was Spring. As in: Spring was May 25th this year. That is in no way a complaint about any other day; I pretty much love the weather here all the time (we figure I was Sydney Morgan in a past...
by Melissa | May 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m not a plant person. I mean, I eat them with glee. I’ve never met a green veggie I haven’t liked. But as a gardener, if I say “I kill cacti”, it tells you all you need to know. I appreciate flowers, too. I guess. They’re pretty....
by Melissa | May 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s every headline and lead-in, the top news story in Dublin today. People arrived in droves to get a look… . The Queen Mary II is achored in Dun Laoghaire. How can you not love a city whose attention is grabbed passionately and completely...
