Physician. Revolutionary. Suffragist. Humanitarian. Stories about Ireland’s struggle for independence usually focus on revolutionary men such as Patrick Pearse, James Connolly, Michael Collins, and Éamon de Valera. Someone forgot about the women, and Dr. Kathleen Lynn was among them. Born in County Mayo in 1874, Lynn became a doctor at a time when women still had to fight for personal and professional recognition. To her, freedom meant more than breaking from the Crown, it al

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MIND YOUR MANNERS 102: GLASSES Wine glass, water glass, champagne flute… and suddenly the table resembles a chemistry experiment. Here's the good news: you don't have to be a sommelier. You just need to identify your glass, know what it holds, and where it should be placed. Good manners aren’t about being fancy. They’re about knowing what to do—so you can stop staring at the table and enjoy the damn dinner. MIND YOUR MANNERS 103: SPIRITS There’s more to ordering a drink than

Grace never goes out of style! I grew up in the Bronx where we hung out on street corners with boom boxes. Roller skated and played Double Dutch until the streetlights came on. We were feral and learned how to survive on our own. But we also knew manners. Please and thank you. Respect your elders and acknowledge people when we walk into a room. Nobody called it etiquette. It was simply how we were raised. Maybe that’s the point. Manners were never about where you came from, h

Many women living with endometriosis struggle to cope with chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, and stress. While there are many medical treatments available; hormone therapy and even surgery, some women are turning to more natural nontraditional remedies to ease flare ups. While stress relief won't cure endometriosis, calming the nervous system may reduce stress, ease muscle tension, support better sleep, and make chronic pain easier to manage. That's why I love forest bath

Ireland's history is rich with ancient Celtic and Druid traditions, that are woven into the fabric of her ancestors through years of mythology, spirituality and folklore. Kings and Queens. Warriors and battles. Love, loyalty, revenge and betrayals. And somewhere in the middle of that was a woman named Aoife. According to the ancient Irish Ulster Cycle, Aoife was no damsel in distress, waiting to be rescued by a strapping knight in shining amour. She was the warrior. Aoife

Refreshing after a great Zumba workout! Working my way through The Cotter Crunch 21-day Anti-Inflammatory Diet! Serving Size: 8-10 ounces, Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 6 to 8 oz coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk ½ cup coconut milk yogurt or Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) 6 ounces fresh orange juice 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped (175 grams) (see note below) ¾ cup fresh or frozen pineapple or mango Ice, as needed Pinch of cinnamon and ground ginger Sweeteners - pitted da

The Women Behind Michael Collins: History often remembers the men who led revolutions, but some of Ireland's greatest heroes worked in silence. One of those heroes was Lily Mernin. By day, she worked inside Dublin Castle—the center of British rule in Ireland. To those around her, she appeared to be just another employee. In reality, she was risking her life as one of Michael Collins' most trusted intelligence agents. Every document she copied, every conversation she remember

Coffee Before Chaos

There is nothing quite like a good cup of coffee on a quiet, rainy Sunday morning. Would it be one of those mornings spent curled up in the window seat, gazing out over the countryside with a good book, a mountain of pillows, and a warm blanket? Or would she head off to ten o'clock Mass? For most Irish Americans, Sunday Mass is more than a tradition—it's a ritual. It was certainly woven into the fabric of Saoirse's childhood. Nearly every Sunday, she was shuffled off to St. B

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Healing from endometriosis isn't about finding one magic solution. It's about creating a lifestyle that supports your body every single day. There are four key pillars of healing: Nutrition – An anti-inflammatory diet helps nourish your body, support hormone balance, and reduce inflammation that may contribute to pain and flare-ups. Fitness – Regular movement improves circulation, reduces inflammation, supports hormone regulation, and releases endorphins that naturally boost

Look at these two Gen-X'ers navigating technology. Every masterpiece begins with something imperfect. From here there is only one direction and that's up! More to come! Thanks for your support. We love you. C & G. P.S. 55 years later, still a Bronx accent. Hey, it's not a borough, it's a blood type.

Another quiet Sunday morning. Another weekend over. At this point in her life, Saoirse hadn't decided which was worse: being single, being an empty nester, or an only child. Each carried its own acceptable degree of loneliness. An empty nest had always been inevitable. The single part? She never imagined that would be her reality at this stage of life. But the only-child thing... that was different. Because she was—and she wasn't an only child. She had spent the first fort