Do you set goals for the New Year? Maybe you go for it and enthusiastically work out for 3 days and then life happens and you wonder where the time went and it’s Christmas again…Maybe just thinking about your new year’s resolutions make you feel overwhelmed? Been...
Claire Marie Barton
Life in a Moment
Life in a Moment Sometimes I get glimpses, See things as they really are. The poetry of early mornings reveals a gull silhouetted. Framed for just a moment in the kitchen window that faces east. Black on washed out orange. I can hear the stillness of the moment. A...
Five Tips to Beat the Pandemic Blues
The media is full of Covid and with the numbers to back it, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and fearful. Being in this state over a period of time can erode your sense of well-being and affect your mental health. But what can we do when everything seems to be out of...
Full Moon on Samhain – An Oracle Card Reading
Tonight is the full moon, sometimes known as hunters moon. All over the world, the full moon has been used as an ancient form of timekeeping with each month’s moon named according to the seasons, weather conditions or traditions. It is also the Celtic Festival of...
A Poem About A Song For Peace
Since the equinox, I have been taking time where I can to find the balance and peace in my life despite the pandemic which continues to challenge us all. This is where a poem about a song for peace stemmed from. One beautiful autumn morning I snuck away early heading...
The three most important things to consider when buying your first ukulele
Buying your first ukulele but you don't know what to get? First you need to decide what type of ukulele you want. Most beginners opt for a soprano ukulele but you may also choose a concert ukulele if you would like something bigger. Then it's mostly down to what it...







