: About Me

I am a sixty-one year old Grandmother with the enthusiasm of a teenager. Consider me the "Approachable Historian". I have lived just long enough to know some things that are worth passing on to the next generation. As cliched as it sounds -"those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it" - it happens to be absolutely true.

Celtic history, by past necessity, is an oral one and I learned my craft at my Grandmother's knee listening to her stories of home in Ireland.

Charts, graphs and statistics are not necessary to explain and/or defend a position. An open mind and a willingness to listen to the other side can produce great results.

My passion is ...

trying to help those in the greatest need.

I know too much about ...

the wrong choices we as a people have made

My parents always told me ...

I can do anthing I choose to do

My childhood ambition ...

To be an Historian

My favorite memory ...

Listening to my Grandmother tell the stories of home in Ireland

Why I write ...

As an outlet for my passions and my hope that I can do some good.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

SCIENCE FICTION - in all forms

My first job ...

Five & Dime Store Clerk

My best moment ...

the birth of my daughter

My inspiration ...

To honor the wonderful Celtic Women who made me what I am

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips for avoiding relationship strain while planning a wedding

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The single most necessary step for avoiding relationship strain while planning a wedding is to communicate with your partner. Under most circumstances the details of the wedding are something the bride with or without the help of her mother assumes control. If your future husband is not the least bit interested in color coordination, style of brides maids dresses, and the thousand other myriad details that go into the wedding day ceremonies then do not constantly ask for his opinion. If he has said he will be happy with whatever you choose then just do it. If, on the other hand, the groom ...

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