Maeve was a decisive and forceful leader who ruled over Connaught during the time of Cuchulainn, the greatest of all Irish warriors. Her beauty and sexual prowess were famous. No High King could be crowned without first having the ceremony consummated in the royal bed, such was her fabulous domination!
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The Case of the Disappearing Lake
April 22, 2022: Day 4. Kinvarra-Cloonnasee: Burren Nature Sanctuary An early spring has arrived in Ireland. Wildflowers carpet the meadows and paths, apple blossoms emerge, animals make tunnels through winter’s dry grasses and turloughs have appeared over the winter months. A turlough (turloch or turlach in Irish), is an intermittent temporary seasonal water body, almost virtuallyContinue reading “The Case of the Disappearing Lake”
Snippets of the Ring of Kerry
We had a list of places we wanted to visit and we hit them all by 2pm, making it possible to add an item to our itinerary suggested by our host Rosemarie at the Lodges of Kenmare. We started with a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and a scone at The Rookery. From thereContinue reading “Snippets of the Ring of Kerry”
Lost in Fairy Land
Day 4: April 22, 2022 : Burren Nature Sanctuary in Kinvara, Co. Galway. (https://www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie/). We relocate lodging to Sligo from Ennis, throwing in a side trip to the Burren Nature Sanctuary. We were looking for a simple hike to enjoy wildflowers and a little nature. We arrive to find the sanctuary to be a teachingContinue reading “Lost in Fairy Land”
A Call to Help the Homeless is answered by local musicians in County Clare
April 21, 2022: After a leisurely satisfying breakfast at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, we headed to Doolin to catch the ferry to see the Cliffs of Moher (see https://kindredspirits.community/2022/04/21/day-three-on-the-wild-atlantic-way/) After being tossed about by sea waves of the North Atlantic ocean crashing into the cliffs (having a delightful time), we rested a bitContinue reading “A Call to Help the Homeless is answered by local musicians in County Clare”
The Full Moon Enters Amongst Nature’s Fireworks
It was a good night to view the Worm Moon. We load snacks and gear and head toward downtown St. Pete to await the rise of moon over Tampa Bay. It’s a pleasant breezy evening. The sky on our side of the bay is clear, but clouds are forming along the horizon on the TampaContinue reading “The Full Moon Enters Amongst Nature’s Fireworks”
Enjoying the Richness of Black History
February has been set aside as the specific month (Black History Month) to pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve citizenship and equality in the USA. February is a time to turn the spotlight on the contributions, triumphs, and sacrifices of African Americans. It is a time toContinue reading “Enjoying the Richness of Black History”
Habitat for Humanity: What I learned today
UP EARLY for an Event that was …… For me, an extra effort is required to arise before the sun appears. I do well to put my feet on the floor by 7am. But this morning, with intent, my feet touched the floor to get ready for a volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity. RatherContinue reading “Habitat for Humanity: What I learned today”
Day in the Park
Pinellas County is full of rejuvenating places (natural garden spots) awaiting discovery. A crisp clear Valentine’s Day was a perfect setting for a walk in nature. The original plan was to go to Moccasin Lake Park, a 51-acre nature preserve with trails under a canopy of mature oaks and wetland boardwalks. That plan was put asideContinue reading “Day in the Park”
Shaklee Protein Shake Chocolate cake
Found an excellent way to make a sugar free, dairy free, gluten free chocolate cake. We had extra chocolate shake after our demo at the Unity of Gulfport Expo. Since I am an experimenter, I decided to try my hand at making a cake, using the shake as the liquid. And after a second try-Continue reading “Shaklee Protein Shake Chocolate cake”
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