It's really about time some thoughts were put down on 'paper'. (Remember that?..lovely paper?..) There are so many things we think about in the day. So many things to muse over and consider. Sometimes I wonder whether other people are thinking along the same lines as I might be at a given time and they probably are and they do. I don't think that every thought that passes my mind ought to be heard by everyone who knows me, the general public and any poor unfortunate passing by or that my thoughts are particularly original or awe inspiring. I...

These Very Exciting Times

The best way to approach these very challenging times, to my mind, is to carry on as normally as possible. Calmly and quietly, unless of course you have reason to make a bit of noise. Follow the guidelines, try to have positive outlook while striving to make the most of every opportunity. Try not to see everything in an all or nothing way.

It Represents The Indomitable Spirit

Parade Handmade not only represents and hosts the work of varied and individual producers of authentic, artistic and creative endeavor, mostly in Ireland, it represents the indomitable spirit that permeates creative life and those that dare to live it...

    So Here We Are... Yes, here we are indeed. Covid-19 is part of our day to day reality. The wonder of it all has passed. The frenzy has subsided and we are now for all intents and purposes used to it being around. All be it that the threat of the virus still abounds. We Haven't Run Out Of Toilet Roll.. So, our day to day lives for the most part has steadied itself up on the sea of uncertainty, for the moment at least. If we are lucky, there has been no huge changes in our personal...