Author Archives: bdetwiler10

These last few weeks when I bike or jog through the Botanic Garden I am overwhelmed by the sweet smell of the rose patch. I slow down a bit to appreciate the well-cultivated aisles bursting with tulips, foxglove and foliage. … Continue reading →

When I first got to Belfast I took a wander through the city. I find it’s always the best way to get to know a place, take a walk or a jog, get a little lost, find your way home. … Continue reading →

So the second most often question I am asked, after the quality of the pubs in Belfast, is about the food in Ireland. Usually my questioner has already assumed that the food is terrible, I’m barely subsisting on scaly potatoes … Continue reading →

You know you are acclimating to Belfast culture when you find yourself in Primark trying to decide which shade of “denim” leggings go best with your new plaid shirt. This is the beginning of a love affair. I often tell … Continue reading →