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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
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THE YEAR IS 1958 by Veronica Smith
I was born in February 1958. In fact, I was two weeks over-due and should have been Aquarius, born in the Chinese year of Yin Fire Rooster. As Fate would have it, I arrived as Pisces, born in the new… Continue reading
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French Supermarkets versus Irish Supermarkets!
When I moved to France in 2017, I knew that there would be a language difference. However, I also should have guessed that there would be differences in food as well! The Irish diet is largely based upon British Food,… Continue reading
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Picnics!
Here in France, Le Pique-nique (picnic) is very popular, with picnic tables laid out in public parks, along hiking trails and near many historic monuments. Those in the know remember to bring a waxed-cotton table-cloth with them, to cover over… Continue reading
