do you feel spring? and Michael Longley

I actually saw a blue sky today, now how did that happen?? I was down at the writing festival in Strangford at the weekend and it was really interesting, lovely to be there and great excitement was had by all when all the literature was read out. I went to a really interesting workshop about memoirs followed by a magical evening in the Church at old court where there were readings and music. Oh just how wonderful when all this comes together, A group of people to write and sing ,swap stories and generally get on with life. Great for a FEb evening. This Friday evening Michael Longley is doing a reading in Portaferry at Bar home.
No time but if you contact Bar home they will tell you. the lough will be beautiful if you go done earlier.

I've been thinking about power recently, it's it great that Margarte Richie has become leader of the SDLP!! there were a few sour faces in the photos from some of the men to that one and she wants to become First Minister, good on her. Who says Northern Ireland is not changing and we have actually agreed on a policong and Justice minister post are we all growning up at last. Elections again next year, lets see what happens then??

Meanwhile back on earth people are doing deals and swapping funds, each interaction you have makes a difference, so lets say you spread gossip about someone in order to make yourself feel better it has a knock on effect, it hurts the person you gossip about but then is'nt that the reason you gossip in the first place?? In order to control a flow of information that makes you look positive??? even if the whole thing is a misunderstanding. Much better to jump to conclusions and spread them rather that getting the facts straight. At least thats what seems to be happening in my life.

It's hurtful, sad and hurtful yet some people feel that this is the way for them to live their lives.

Anyway the sun is out the sky is blue I'm busy working on a number of things and know that I am alive living an interesting life...................................