Category Archives: Thoughts

Good Manners: The Noise You Don’t Make When Eating Soup.

Posted on August 25, 2011 by caitrionaw

The art of eating in company is something that really ought to be taught in schools because it is not being taught in enough homes. I never cease to be amazed at the number of grown ups that have the … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me See Red In A Restaurant

Posted on May 17, 2011 by caitrionaw

Since embarking  on my 100 Best Restaurants quest I have become more observant, more critical and more judgemental about the places where I dine. After all I am paying out hard-earned  money and I should not come away feeling cheated. … Continue reading →

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We’re Almost Metric…Just A Few More Inches To Go

Posted on May 11, 2011 by caitrionaw

The teaching of the Metric system in schools in Ireland commenced in 1970. Children of the sixties who had grown up with pints, pounds and miles were now introduced to litres, kilos and metres. It is quite likely that this … Continue reading →

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What Is This Life…

Posted on April 24, 2011 by caitrionaw

While out walking today these lines, learned at school an age ago, popped into my head. What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. When my walk was over I looked up … Continue reading →

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Charity Begins At Home

Posted on March 24, 2011 by caitrionaw

I volunteer once a week in a charity shop and I am moved to write, briefly, about my experience. On the whole I enjoy the few hours that I put in but sometimes I have to wonder what people are … Continue reading →

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We are what we eat.

Posted on March 8, 2011 by caitrionaw

It is quite alarming that the former Minister for Agriculture, Brendan Smith, declared his intention to support an EU proposal to permit the use of Genetically Modified (GM) animal feed in Europe. He has also declared support for the sale … Continue reading →

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Yes But No Butt!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by caitrionaw

  I am a bit of a scrabble head. Although I don’t play in open competition I would consider a score of under 300 points to be a pretty poor achievement for me. Anyway, in order to feed my habit … Continue reading →

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A Fox Tale

Posted on February 2, 2011 by caitrionaw

She’s a Fox! Does any woman really want to be described as a fox? Foxes are traditionally regarded as being sly and cunning. One only has to remember the stories of our childhood to be reminded of that. Aesop’s fables … Continue reading →

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A Grave Matter – The Roadside Memorial

Posted on January 29, 2011 by caitrionaw

I’ve no time for roadside memorials and I get quite annoyed when I see them. If people feel the need to build shrines to their deceased loved ones they ought to do so in the cemetry, or in their homes … Continue reading →

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A Rare Rant

Posted on January 18, 2011 by caitrionaw

I rarely eat burgers but, when I do, I don’t eat rare ones.  However, I don’t see why I should be denied the right to choose to, if that is my desire. I am aware of the dangers of eating … Continue reading →

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