It seems rare enough that we get really lovely weather — between long winters or summers that are too hot or wet. So when the weather’s lovely, it’s time to enjoy. We have to recharge and re-group so we can face another day with the determination that, this time –no matter what — we’re going ... Read more

  This week Ireland celebrates 50 years since US President John F Kennedy came to visit his ancestral home in County Wexford. Several of the Kennedy clan, including Caroline Kennedy and Jean Kennedy Smith, will be here for the festivities. Both will take part in the lighting of an ‘eternal flame’ — a replica of ... Read more

  In the olden days when we use to buy computers, we’d look for the one with more processors — a dual-core or a quad-core. We want to get more done.   This happens to be the theory behind people multitasking. The only problem is that we’re not computers and our brain is more like ... Read more

7 Healthy Reads is a new weekly post on the healthiest and hippest highlights of the week from around the web incorporating Soulful Sunday. Get your weekly dose of ‘healthiness’!   7 Healthy Reads 1. Three gift ideas to keep Dad healthy this year!  It’s Fathers Day today and in case you’ve forgotten to get ... Read more

  To take advantage of these nice warm evenings, why not incorporate a short stroll into your daily commute? If you use public transport maybe you can get off a couple of stops early and walk the rest of the way. Or park at the far end of the car park. Or take the long ... Read more

  Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who was the first astronaut to tweet from space, announced his retirement earlier this week on Twitter. He returned to earth last month but not before making this viral video which he posted on YouTube. Enjoy!   Have a great Friday! Read more

  One thing that makes me feel good is when I think I’m at one with the world. Different things will do it at different times. Today, for example, we experienced a real turn in the weather – from our lovely sunny summer days to a blustery, misty-rainy day. Undeterred, I and two friends went ... Read more

  Father’s day, 16 June, is fast approaching.  It’s time for fathers to hit the spot light.   What can you do on father’s day to make it special?   We blogged about Mother’s day last month and fathers probably want the same… a bit of special time and love and they’ll be happy. So get ... Read more

Honesty. Authenticity. These are big buzz words in brand building, blogs and in marketing. It’s about building trust, loyalty and often just doing the right thing.   So what’s the deal with food? Is their business model exempt from this?     Spoiler alert: rant fast approaching.   I purchased a bunch of fruit the ... Read more

  Scientists are finding out all sorts these days about what makes us happy. But here’s something you can do to get happy now.     Go on, give it a try. Let us know how you get on in the comments below. Cheers! Read more