THE BLESSINGS OF LUGHNASADH / LAMMAS by Veronica Smith
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LESS HIGH-TECH, MORE LOW-TECH! By Veronica Smith
Unlike the 1960s Cold War, when the biggest threat was nuclear fall-out, the modern fear is centered around Cyber Attack. Let’s face it, society is overly dependent on high-tech. All utilities rely on “smart-tech” to read meters and to ration… Continue reading
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2013: YEAR OF THE GODDESS! By Veronica Smith
I can remember the public’s superstitious panic coming up to the year 2013. In fact, it turned out to be the best year of my life! I was in my fifties and about to meet my Soul Family at Dunderry… Continue reading
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The Walking Trails of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne by Veronica Smith
I am fortunate to live in the Spa town of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne in Normandie, north-west France. The town lies in the middle of the Forest of Andaine, which is perfect for walking trails and cycling. The town itself offers plenty of… Continue reading
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Different Shades of Vegetarianism by Veronica Smith
I have been Vegetarian for the past fifty years. While at boarding school in Connemara during the 1970s, I met a foreign student, who was vegetarian. It was a new idea for me because my family followed the traditional “meat… Continue reading
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EVENING PRIMROSE, THE LUNAR FLOWER OF SUMMER SOLSTICE
By Veronica Smith Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is not part of our traditional European plant lore because it was introduced from North America during colonial times. That said, I believe that this lady deserves a place in our modern Shamanic… Continue reading
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NON-CHEMICAL M.E.D.S by Veronica Smith
I have not been to a medical doctor in years! I do not take Pharma drugs either, despite my age. My secret? M.E.D.S! That stands for:-MEDITATIONEXERCISEDIETSPIRITUAL PRACTICE I cannot claim credit for developing this system but it is one used… Continue reading
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The Type-Writer Dinosaur Machine! By Veronica Smith
When I started out writing in the 1970s, there were no personal computers, no Microsoft Office and Auto-Correct, no AI-generated scripts and images. Instead, I hand-wrote my ideas into a notebook. Then, when my notes made sense, I would sit down at… Continue reading
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ALEXANDERS: ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERBAL HISTORY by Veronica Smith
In 2003, I wrote a piece for the Irish Garden Plant Society (newsletter No: 87) entitled “Alexanders and Archaeology?” It was prompted by articles published in “Archaeology Ireland” (issue nos: 53 & 54) in which experts argued that viable plant… Continue reading
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The Gift of Literacy by Veronica Smith
I had learning difficulties as a child. Back in 1960s Ireland, class sizes were large. If you could not keep up with the quick-to-learn kids, then you were more or less abandoned by the teachers. Such was my case. Instead… Continue reading
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BUDGET BOOK-KEEPING: How to survive on a small budget! By Veronica Smith and Celia Smith
STEP ONE: Make a list of all your regular “Fixed” bills. These includeTaxes (how many and what type?);Utilities (water, gas, electricity, etc);Mortgages, Hire-Purchase agreements, any kind of Loans;Phone and Internet contracts;Insurance (both personal and business, house, motor, medical, veterinary, public… Continue reading