Poppy Day and a Tribute to Veterans
Today is Veteran’s Day in the U.S. and Armistice Day in the British Commonwealth countries plus France, Belgium and many others. I always remember wearing red poppies as a tribute to veterans, but I...
Why is Ireland Always Green? It’s not just rain!
While assorted vegetation undergoes its Autumn metamorphosis, there’s one constant on the island of Ireland — the pastures and hillsides are always green, hence the nickname “Emerald Isle.” Like the weather in Washington State...
Origins of Halloween in Ireland
Many people are surprised to find that Halloween originated in the Celtic world of the Bronze Age when Celts inhabited Ireland, the United Kingdom and Northern France. The ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain (pronounced...
Tranquil Irish Path from Portals through Time
Here’s another image from my “Irish Doorways and Windows” series… this one has been quite popular, and it’s one of my favourites, too. That’s why I chose it for the cover of my book...
Water Flowers at Markree Castle, County Sligo
This is one of my all-time favourite images… not only is this scene genuinely enchanting and conjures pleasant memories of a stay with my son at Markree Castle in County Sligo in 2013. We...
