As the days grow colder and darker, I find myself retreating into stories of faraway or imagined places. This year I resolved to read more poetry and have been steadily making my way through tales …

You know what the best thing about September is as an adult? All the back-to-school stuff being on sale. I wouldn’t ordinarily, but now I think I will enjoy a miniature box of raisins. Does o…

Brace yourselves folks, the end of summer is nigh. Are you clinging desperately to your t-shirts and shorts, your Aperol Spritzes, and your nearly empty bottles of suncream? I’m sorry to say …

Look, I’m just going to say it: it’s too hot. I know, I know, we complain about the rain and the grey skies and the wind, and then we also complain when the sun comes out — but don&#821…

I am stretching out my arms and embracing that Leaving Cert weather on my skin. How’re we all keeping cool? Couple ice cubes in the glass of water, t-shirts and shorts, fans on full blast? Th…