Photo was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Swallows are so busy at the moment during these summer months, looking after their young. I share this photo from the archive of three young swallows waiting to be fed.

On This Day

On July 6th 2002 in Wimbledon Women’s Tennis – Serena Williams beats older sister Venus 7-6, 6-3 for her first Wimbledon singles title

Birthdays Today

George W Bush (Former US President) is 75
The Dalai Lama (Tibetan Spiritual Leader) is 86
Sylvester Stallone (Actor) is 75
Nanci Griffith (Country and Western Singer) is 68
Pearse Doherty (Sinn Fein TD) is 44
Jennifer Saunders (Comedian) is 63



Here are 10 pointers
to get along better with others:

(1) Say less than you think. Cultivate a calm

voice, how you say it often means the most.

(2) Make promises sparingly, keep them faithfully.

(3) Never lose opportunities to say a kind word to
or about somebody. Praise work well done.

(4) Be genuinely interested in others. Let everyone
you meet feel that you regard them as if they are the only person that matters
in the world.

(5) Be cheerful as best you can.

(6) Keep an open mind on all debateable questions.
There’s a big difference between discussing something and arguing something
without listening to a different viewpoint.

(7) Don’t give in to gossip. It is so destructive.

(8) Respect the feelings of others.

(9) Pay no attention to those who think less of
you. There are always knockers in this world but know that there are many more
people willing to uplift and encourage.

(10) It won’t cost you anything, smile!!