The Everyday Hero

The Everyday Hero

We’ve been talking about the hero’s journey and how it relates to you, but sometimes life just seems too overwhelming to consider attempting anything heroic. Heroism, shmeroism! Draw the bath and pour me a tall one! The world is in turmoil, and it’s causing a lot of...
Hiking Slieve Gullion in Northern Ireland

Hiking Slieve Gullion in Northern Ireland

I’m a big hiker, but I assumed walking would be my main physical activity while I was in Ireland. That and hoisting pints of Guinness on a regular basis. Those 16 ounces constitute some sort of workout, don’t they? But then a lovely local woman and friend...
How To Know What To Focus On

How To Know What To Focus On

If you’re anything like me, and I’m guessing you are because you’re here, when you’re thinking about new ideas or possible projects, or even just what you could do with your weekend, it’s sometimes hard to get focused. You generate all kinds of great, interesting ways...
Ferrying from Belfast to Scotland

Ferrying from Belfast to Scotland

I live in a landlocked state, so I take boats whenever I can. There might be nothing more serene than moving through open water with no land in sight. And if you want to get to Scotland from Northern Ireland, the best way is by ferry. It’s about a two-hour ride,...
The Secret to Happiness

The Secret to Happiness

We all want to feel excited and hopeful for the future, but sometimes we slide into a rut, and the world seems a lot less sparkly and interesting. I’ve struggled my whole life with clinical depression, which means not only ruts but some seriously low times. I manage...