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Extreme Fatigue after Carotid Artery Dissection

I was partly inspired to write this after reading a wonderful post by Zoe of I Believe in Romeo . The post was entitled Perfection is ...

Cliona Kelliher 21 Oct, 2015 14

barm brack , craft , etsy

Irish Halloween on Etsy

With the spooky season approaching, what better time to check out what's available on Etsy from Ireland? Already the shops are choc...

Cliona Kelliher 10 Oct, 2015 24

art , baby , dad

From Baby to Art Student, a trip down Memory Lane

I've been reading lots of blogs lately, many of them parenting blogs and it's made me a bit nostalgic for the baby days. - not...

Cliona Kelliher 5 Oct, 2015 15

carotid artery dissection , dad , doctors

A Rant about Doctors

Apologies in advance to all the nice medical professionals out there, the doctors who listen, show empathy, respect their patients but re...

Cliona Kelliher 30 Sept, 2015 14

an tearmann , balance , cafe

A day in Kilcullen and a review of An Tearmann

Sometimes I think, you forget what's on your own doorstep. I'm so lucky to live in Kilcullen, I've loved it from the moment w...

Cliona Kelliher 26 Sept, 2015 13

Apps , business , business tips

5 Indispensable Apps for a Craft Business

It's been a while since I've done a craft/small business post and today I thought I'd share my favourite apps, the ones I absolu...

Cliona Kelliher 21 Sept, 2015 4

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