Welcome to Family & Connection, where we explore the evolving relationships that shape our midlife years — from parenting teens and supporting grown kids to nurturing friendships and rediscovering community. These stories are about staying connected through change, celebrating the people who matter most, and finding joy in the bonds that sustain us.
Thanksgiving this year got me thinking. Family holidays, with all the associated social media, can be really tough. Not all celebrations look the same, and some of us aren’t celebrating at all. So, how do you manage holidays that don’t […]
How to manage Holidays that don’t look like everyone else’s Read More »
It’s a test, isn’t it? Finding yourself at home 24/7, with the same people, day after day? In normal times, that doesn’t happen. We have work and school and activities and friends and errands. But, in lockdown, during a global
On Family: in a Pandemic Read More »
When the kids walked out of school at noon on 13 March 2020, little did we know what was in store for us. The two week break stretched to three, to five, to eight weeks, then all the way to
It’s been six months. Six months of social distancing, working from home while juggling school work and summer vacation. Six months of mask wearing and following arrows in grocery stores. And, as yet, there is no real end in sight.
And, just like that, 2018 is over. It’s been a funny old year for me. A lot of change. All good, but certainly different.
Snapshots of 2018: November and December Read More »
October, you were interesting. As busy as ever, with a few extras thrown in… In fact, it was a big month in our household, as I went back to work part-time. I’m loving my new job, but it’s safe to
Snapshots of 2018: October Read More »
Well, what can I say. It’s been quiet on here the last couple of months, huh? Summer is always tricky, but I fell out of love with all things blog a little bit.
Snapshots of 2018: August and September Read More »
July! Where have you gone? I almost feel like I blinked and missed you.
Snapshots of 2018: July Read More »
After spending a wonderful day wandering around Kinsale and Charles Fort, we spent the next couple of days exploring Cork, visiting places from my husband’s childhood.
Snapshots from Ireland Part 2: Cork City Read More »
As we like a challenge, we organised a family trip to Ireland (somewhat last minute: read very), flying on the evening of the last day of school. Yup. Seemed like a good idea at the time.
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