I have been holding back on adding my opinion on the decision by the laity of the Church of England to not allow women to be bishops.* In previous years, I would have been boring anyone who would have listened to me about how much of an injustice this was and how chauvinist the church is! But I don’t really see the problem and … Continue reading »
Wishing Wednesdays – G8 at Lough Erne Resort
Northern Ireland is such a small place that there is no such thing as a secret. So when David Cameron announces today that the G8 Summit will be taking place in Co. Fermanagh, no one will be surprised! But it is still very exciting news! I would love to go to the G8 Summit in … Continue reading »
Make-it-to-5pm Mondays – Extreme Ice Survey
Since 2007, James Balog has been capturing the glaciers and ice sheets in some of the remotest places of our world as part of his Extreme Ice Survey. Not only is this providing proof of and highlighting the impact of global warming on our world, James has captured some of the most stunning images I’ve ever seen. Enjoy!
TEDxBelfastWomen
I have long been a fan of TED talks for a while now, so when the opportunity to help in the organisations of a locally organised TEDx event came up, I jumped at the chance. Taking place on 1st December in the exciting new Skainos Centre in Belfast, TEDxBelfastWomen will be joining in with TEDxWomen in Washington … Continue reading »
BK Book Club – Singled Out
I have always loved history! It is a combination of my family genes and great high school history teachers. I particularly love the obscurer parts of history that don’t really get much attention e.g. did you know that during the French Revolution Robespierre shot himself in the mouth to try and prevent him from being guillotined? … Continue reading »
Wishing Wednesdays – Plain & Simple Tees
I’ve just discovered Plain & Simple, a great local business that sells ethically produced t-shirts, which look amazing! Plain & Simple not only sell great looking T-Shirts, but with every you T-Shirt purchase you will be giving someone in Africa access to clean, safe, drinking water. An ideal christmas present then!
Wishing Wednesdays – Obel Tower becomes a Guinness
Gutted I missed this last night! They turned the Obel Tower in Belfast into a giant pint of Guinness, to promote Arthur’s Day on 27th Sept. Guinness have great promotions and advertising, I would love to meet the person who thought of this. I would especially like to find out which pub will be hosting … Continue reading »
Turn-it-Up Tuesdays – Babel
I rushed home yesterday so I could download Mumford and Sons new album Babel (stupid O2 3G signal) and have been listening to it ever since! This is the Mumford & Sons I’ve come to know and love – rousing anthems you want to sing and dance to and pensive songs to brood over. What … Continue reading »
Freedom Fridays – Belfast Culture Night 2012
To say that I’m just a little excited about tonight is an understatement – I’m a bouncing, more-than-usual clock watching, ginger citizen of the fine city of Belfast! That’s because it’s Culture Night in Belfast!! Tonight the Cathedral Quarter and City Centre throws opens its doors, gets out onto the streets and fills the atmosphere … Continue reading »
Olympic Women – positive role models?
After another blogging hiatus, spurred on by a questioning of why I should be blogging, I’ve been compelled to come back to add my voice to the chorus of people who are loving the London 2012 Olympics. I normally find watching sport even less appealing than actually taking part in it (with the exception of Tennis), but I am … Continue reading »
