The first time I binge-watched a television series was on a long flight from Dublin to Boston. I immersed myself in multiple episodes of the often grim but always gripping British series “Spooks”—“MI-5” in the U.S. with its dark world of conflicted agents and deadly plots. Since then, I’ve binge-watched a wide range of British…
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The snow is melting fast now on our Vermont hilltop, with green grass, flowers and tulips not far off. Spring in northern New England! I’m loving the longer, warmer days, but I also love this beautiful time of year on the southwest Irish coast. It’s one of my favorite places. Lambs hiding in tall grass….
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Flowers, chocolates, a candlelit dinner, curled up with your favorite book… There are ways to celebrate and enjoy Valentine’s Day whether on your own or with someone! I’ve posted these photos in the past but can’t go wrong with roses. I took these shots on a past trip to Ireland, a setting for a number…
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I did a Q&A with RT Book Reviews shortly before it ended publication a few yeas ago after a long, stellar run. Here it is, slightly updated: What was the first book you read that meant something to you? The Moonspinners by Mary Stewart. I happened on it in the library as a kid, and…
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Here’s to a wonderful 2025 for you and yours! May your year be filled with good books and a comfy spot to read, whether it’s tucked by a fire or a pool or some other place you love to turn pages. My 2024 didn’t go exactly as planned (sigh) but I look forward to getting…
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