Barb Kates

I visited some friends in the Poconos today.

Did a bit of traveling today

I went to the Miltown Malbay Food Festival...

A bit of sunshine in Swords

A great read at a great price!

#GardenUpdate2026 Today's harvest

#GardenUpdate2026 Today's tomato pick..I am overrun!

Today's harvest..time to open a vegetable stand. Beans, tomatoes, peppers and cukes

#GardenUpdate2026 Today's harvest, beans, peppers, cukes and 3 tomatoes

#GardenUpdate2026 First pick of green (royal burgandy) beans and cucumbers..2 for pickles..2 for cucumber salad at dinner tonight.

#GardenUpdate2026 First pick of the season..these cubanelle peppers will be fried with eggs for dinner tonight.

If you’re looking for a summer reading bargain this is the book for you 😍Roisin is a wonderful writer

#Garden2026 Peppers, tomatoes and two rows of beans in the ground. Cucumbers tomorrow.

Black Iris has popped!

@sullydaysleeper.bsky.social hello Hannah, can you tell me how I can help support Alan and his family. I'm in the States and I need to be able to help however I can. Thank you, Barb

@roisinm.bsky.social In these terrible times in this world, it was an absolute joy to read this book. I loved the character of Lydia and her story. It made me cry but it also filled me with happiness.We need more books like yours, a good story, so well written. Thank you Roisin. 😘

Spring is on the way...under the snow the daffodils thrive!

@boxedwater.bsky.social #BetterPlanet Following tree planting instructions

Something new to me...a very good idea!

Chillin & grillin ..snow on the ground...chops on the grill

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

Wanna lose 250 pounds of useless weight this New Year? Impeach the creep.

Twas the night before Christmas eve..and the table is set for dinner tomorrow night featuring #Slated.ie products. Happy Holidays Bluesky friends!

Chocolate pizzelle and Chai pizzelle. Baking done for the season.

Coconut pizzelle done!

Snow in Philly suburbs

Baking some orange cardamom pizzelles.

A perfect Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Birthday, Anniversary, Valentines, Mother's/Fathers, Easter, Insert your holiday here, gift. Handmade, sustainable, beautiful, one of a kind.

The SLATED Christmas video — soothing, calming, and blissfully short (unlike the Late Latee Toy Show marathon). Sit down, have a glass of something, and browse slated.ie and support an Irish business while you’re at it. 🎄✨ #SLATED #LateLateToyShow #speirgorm #Irishbusiness Reposts would be 😍

Good morning, my friends!! it’s starting to get pretty cold overnight here. I’ve added some warm products to my list for the homeless folks in my community. Please consider a donation and/or a RT. I would greatly appreciate it. 💕 Thank you and have a wonderful day! 💕 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Poolbeg is the first sight I recognize when approaching Dublin. This landmark brings a big smile!

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A great book for any occasion

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