Create Space
Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha).
I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been!
I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences!
Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me!
If you wish..., a little of the back story...
I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21.
As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning!
However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also!
You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect!
By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'.
As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way!
Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story!
Much love,
Marie x
January 29, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Ooh, that lemon tartlet looks delicious Marie! It seems we’re all have that innate desire to create, in some form or fashion, whether it’s as you do with words, or cooking, or art, or any other creative ventures. I guess that’s just the way we were created.😊 Hope you’re doing well sweet friend! Hugs!
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January 29, 2019 at 11:06 pm
Terri, I can confirm that they were awesome creations! I’m sure you’ll agree there is great satisfaction in creating, even if only one person gets some pleasure from our efforts! I’m trying to take every opportunity for self care, no matter how small as my mother has been seriously ill in hospital and it involves more demands on my limited energy. Hope you are planning your next adventure that pushes the boundaries of your comfort zone just a little! Warm hugs Terri!
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January 30, 2019 at 7:53 am
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s illness Marie. I hope she’s on the mend now. Please take care of yourself. Sending love and hugs your way!
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January 30, 2019 at 9:21 am
Much appreciated Terri! Love and hugs can solve anything! Xx
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January 29, 2019 at 9:31 pm
Yes, create! Now I want pie!!! Terrific post! ~Kim
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January 29, 2019 at 11:08 pm
Sorry Kim, you can’t have them…I’m wearing them…lol!
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January 29, 2019 at 11:22 pm
🤣😂🤣
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January 29, 2019 at 10:42 pm
lol simple and fun,
that tart looks yum!
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January 29, 2019 at 11:10 pm
Sometimes the simple things are best Kate and yes thoes tartlets were so tasty…too tasty!! X
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January 29, 2019 at 11:13 pm
lol a moment on the lips forever on the hips … I’d appreciate a care package please?
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January 29, 2019 at 11:26 pm
Sadly that’s so true… a lovely idea Kate and no one deserves a care package more…I wonder how well those tartlets would survive the travel?
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January 30, 2019 at 12:54 am
knowing our airlines they would be devoured before they left your country 🙂
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January 29, 2019 at 11:36 pm
Yum! That looks delicious!
Great poem in your creative space Marie! 😀
Blessings,
Jennifer
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January 29, 2019 at 11:46 pm
Thanks Jennifer, I’d ask nothing finer than sharing tea with you, reflecting on life and enjoying lemon curd tartlets! Hope January has treated you well. Xx
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February 1, 2019 at 3:51 am
That would be a sweet time Marie 😀
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January 29, 2019 at 11:53 pm
Oh how I LOVE to create. Creating puts us into Bliss. And it makes us glow, radiating our True Self to all who do see. As for that tart …. my stomach is rumbling …… LOL
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January 29, 2019 at 11:55 pm
I agree, we get lost in flow and everything else fades into the background…except lemon curd tartlets! Lol…
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January 29, 2019 at 11:56 pm
Teehee …. yum!
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January 31, 2019 at 1:31 am
That tartlet looks delicious! And yes, there are so many wonderful ways to be creative!
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January 31, 2019 at 7:30 am
Thanks Ann, I’m sure Florida had its share of tasty treats!
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February 2, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Aw, such a lovely playful way to share a creative blog post!! That tart looks scrumptious too!
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February 2, 2019 at 4:16 pm
I think sometimes simple is best Shelley, as for the tarts, they were simply the best…but not recommended if there is a bikini on the horizon in a few weeks!!
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February 2, 2019 at 4:39 pm
I can just taste the calories looking at it – I’m a sucker for lemon flavored tarts!!
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