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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
June 3, 2019 at 10:27 am
Happy monday!
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June 3, 2019 at 7:04 pm
And to you Saania! You’ve added to my day!
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June 4, 2019 at 3:34 am
🤗❤️
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June 3, 2019 at 10:31 am
That sounds so lovely in my ears Marie.
It is very nice to see that your blog are read in the US❤️
I wish you a wonderful day🦋
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June 3, 2019 at 7:09 pm
Thanks Lillian, I’m always amazed with how far our words can reach! I’ve had a lovely bank holiday, off work, here in Ireland, decluttered a large press, cooked family dinner and shared conversation around the table. I also enjoyed a siests to recharge and then planted summer bedding plants and visited relatives. A productive day. I hope you had a special day too! Xx
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June 3, 2019 at 7:38 pm
Awe, that sounds really nice. Thank you for sharing.
A lovely feeling and many good memories.
I wish you a wonderful evening🦋
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June 3, 2019 at 2:43 pm
Happy Monday Marie! I hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
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June 3, 2019 at 7:11 pm
Thanks Terri, it has been a lovely start for sure! Bank holiday here, off work so a shorter week. Had a productive day & a good siesta mid way to pace myself! I hope your day held pleasure for you too. Xx
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June 3, 2019 at 2:51 pm
I love seeing the countries that my blog reaches. It spurs me on.
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June 3, 2019 at 7:12 pm
It sure does and never fails to amaze as to how far our words can reach!
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June 3, 2019 at 3:58 pm
Greetings from the States! So happy for Emma! Just a shout out! Hurray!
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June 3, 2019 at 7:15 pm
So happy to have you here to visit Kim and thank you for thinking of Emma, I love your thoughtfulness! Emma is like a new mum, besotted with little Doris! Xx
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June 4, 2019 at 1:32 am
Greetings from the US. New York to be exact. 😊
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June 4, 2019 at 7:05 am
Thank you Bernice, and welcome all the way from New York to Ireland. I had the privilege of visiting you in your home and enjoying our time together! I am still gaining the benefits of the reading you so kindly offered me, free of charge. I hope what you gave has come back to you 10 fold and that you are benefitting too. Le grà, Marie Xx
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June 4, 2019 at 11:32 am
You’re so kind. Meeting you was a pleasure! 💗
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June 4, 2019 at 7:17 pm
I’m from the United States, and I always enjoy your posts!
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June 4, 2019 at 10:10 pm
Hi Ann, I’m delighted to hear you enjoy my posts and the feeling is likewise! Thanks for your frequent visits!
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June 7, 2019 at 10:14 pm
Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts and a part of your world with the rest of the universe!.. “The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt.” Frederick Buechner
Until we meet again;
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
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June 8, 2019 at 7:44 am
Thank you Dutch, your shares are always so full of wisdom! I always like to think a little kindness goes a long way and who knows where it will end up!
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June 9, 2019 at 11:04 pm
Greetings from Asia Marie..
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June 10, 2019 at 6:13 am
Welcome Mich! Ireland is very small in comparison but we make up for size with a big heart! I’m enjoying your company already! Xx
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