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

Finding healing in Jesus …

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

There are moments in life that change everything. For me, that moment didn't begin with a diagnosis. It began with my body refusing to stay silent. For years, I pushed through stress and the long hours working in Corporate Construction; it's a high-pressure industry where every day brings tight deadlines, unexpected problems, and constant demands. As Civil Engineer by degree, my career led me to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The job wasn't simply about moving the needle

The Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley Long before women were expected to lead armies or command ships, one Irish woman defied the rules. Born around 1530, Grace O'Malley—Gráinne Mhaol—grew up with rebellion in her heart. Legend says that when her father refused to let her sail because her long hair would catch in the ship's rigging, she cut it off. From that day on, she was known as "Gráinne Mhaol," meaning "Bald Grace." She wanted to make history. Grace inherited her family's flee

The Celtic Triquetra: Symbol of Women The Celtic Triquetra is an unbroken knot—a timeless symbol of strength, resilience, and connection. Its three points remind us of the women who came before us, the women changing the world today, and the women who will shape tomorrow. When one woman rises she strengthens generations. History is filled with women whose courage, intelligence, creativity, and determination helped shape the world we live in today—yet too many of their stories

She flopped back onto the bed, the wind completely knocked out of her sails. Father's Day always hit hard. There had been a few good men in her life. Her Uncle John, for one. If it hadn't been for him, her childhood would've been absolute shite. The handful of happy memories that hadn't been buried somewhere deep inside her mind almost all revolved around him and his family. The Jersey Shore. Great Barrington, Massachusetts and endless trips to Bennington, Vermont. But he w

At 55—or, as her great-aunts would say, 21+—Saoirse struggled with life's emotions every single day. She greeted each morning with hope, determined not to be weighed down by the past. Most days, the burden was manageable. Or perhaps she had simply mastered the art of compartmentalizing—keeping herself busy, distracted, and constantly moving until exhaustion was victorious. Her carefully constructed house of cards stood in delicate balance, until an unpredictable trigger bro

We had another successful day securing sets for Wildfire. All four locations have been approved by Director Dylan Phelan: The Farm, Phelan Home, School and Playground. Our next bit tackle is Casting, starting with the lead characters; Connor and his father Liam. The plan is to arrange an open casting call (place an advertisement or coordinate with local acting schools/theater groups) where we will conduct screen tests. Actors will read excerpts from the Wildfire script.

It’s finally here! Pre-production budget meeting and script review with GK Media President Garry Kelly and Director Dylan Phelan. Scoping film sets tomorrow! Follow the journey!!!

First drill night was definitely an icebreaker for this new Probie. Lots of laughs and jokes with this group. But when it comes down to business, there is no messing around. The group headed out to the Danbury training facility for a search and rescue fire suppression drill. Upon arrival, we are assigned to certain evolutions primary, secondary search and attack. We packed up, stretched and charged lines and the evolutions began. The overall goal search rescue, put the