Tag Archives: Ireland

A Traditional Irish Blessing

Posted on March 19, 2016 by annetbell

Blessings are good any day and not just on March 17th!  Ireland is an amazing place, especially for your first adventure outside of the United States.  The people are warm, friendly, love Americans as well as being  funny and welcoming. … Continue reading →

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Who Were the Black Irish?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by annetbell

 Who were the Black Irish? Back to Irish history The term ‘Black Irish’ is one that most people will have heard at some point, although it is more commonly used in the US, Britain and Australia than it is in … Continue reading →

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“Brooklyn”. . . . a film

Posted on December 8, 2015 by annetbell

Many of us are drawn  to the mystery of home and family and trying to find our place in the world. Some of us are content with the family and place where we are born, but others are searching for … Continue reading →

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Working Irish Border Collies

Posted on October 19, 2014 by annetbell

We had a Border Collie whose name was Lucy. She was the ‘dog’ of my husband’s life! When we drove through England we stopped when we saw a man and his Collies playing ball in the front yard of the … Continue reading →

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Bogside, Derry

Posted on October 16, 2014 by annetbell

As we ate our proper Irish breakfast in the small dining room of our B&B, I struck up a conversation with the woman who had come  and cooked for us. While I am always happy to share my story, I … Continue reading →

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Londonderry. . . . . Derry Ireland

Posted on October 15, 2014 by annetbell

Derry or Londonderry  was to be a night stopover on our way to the Giant’s Causeway when we were in  Ireland in the summer of  2010.  What a surprise to have it worm its way into our hearts.  David plans … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2014 by annetbell

Ireland is a great first time travelers’ destination with friendly, welcoming  people, beautiful landscape, castles, the Blarney Stone,  great pubs and fish and chips!  I have never heard anyone say they didn’t enjoy their time in the Emerald Isle!

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Philomena – The Movie

Posted on December 10, 2013 by annetbell

Judy Dench is known for her regal performances depicting queens.  This may be her most complex role as she plays a average woman with unlikely depth and reserve of strength telling  of a mother’s undying love.  This film is based … Continue reading →

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Halloween . . . . . .October 31st

Posted on October 26, 2013 by annetbell

I like this picture because it reminds me of the pumpkins my architect carved for our children. He was never satisfied with a traditional jack-o-lantern, but carved R2D2 and Picasso pumpkins among others for our doorstep!  From this  shot, you … Continue reading →

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