Narcissi in Phoenix Park, Dublin…photo; Carmel Hanrahan
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What a difference a year makes?
This lovely picture is on page 4 of Moments of Reflection. The sun is shining and the hens are out foraging among the daffodils. The photo was taken by the hens’ owner on February 18 2024.
One year later on February 18 2025, same old garden and same photographer. The hens are in lockdown to keep them safe from the global avian pandemic that we call Bird Flu. Because of the inclement weather we experienced this winter and early spring , the daffodils are way behind.
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Old Kanturk
This is back in the day when the Fair was a big thing. I am currently reading Niall Williams’ The Time of the Child (highly highly recommend). In it Williams paints a great picture of just such a fairday in his fictional town.
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Catching Up
A great blessing on life’s journey is keeping contact with old friends. This is Margo Spillane who is one of my most loyal and supportive old buddies. We caught up recently in Ballincollig. Always a pleasure!
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Life Goes On
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A Fact
Alligators and sharks can live for up to 100 years.
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