Comments on The Pensive Quill: Aunt Bridie

My favourite Uncle, Ernie, a Protestant - as was m...

2013-01-02T00:48:40.366Z

My favourite Uncle, Ernie, a Protestant - as was my Father - used to take me to see the Orange Men parading when I was a child.

He was at my getting out of jail do many years later. In fact he lived with us until he died.

Aye, I took a branch of the family tree - rooted in Unionism, WW1 etc and whom had actually worked for Lord Leitrim in Donegal - in the direction of Republicanism.

Larry, thanks. Yes, I thought Marty's quote h...

2012-12-27T14:00:12.202Z

Larry,

thanks. Yes, I thought Marty's quote had lots of meaning

A very touching article. Enjoyed the read and sent...

2012-12-27T12:25:16.468Z

A very touching article. Enjoyed the read and sentiments.

Marty's wee quote is a cracker too.

Robert, thanks for this. Modern living has a lot ...

2012-12-27T10:02:03.426Z

Robert,

thanks for this. Modern living has a lot to answer for! It seems to enrich and impoverish at the same time.

Anthony, Happy Christmas. Watching my own kids p...

2012-12-27T00:25:46.125Z

Anthony,

Happy Christmas.

Watching my own kids playing with their aunt and great aunts today I found this a touching tribute. Cause to reflect on the many blessings that are lost in the mania of modern living.

Marty, we are not a close family by any means. Ra...

2012-12-26T13:07:58.707Z

Marty,

we are not a close family by any means. Rarely see each other. Just in this case Bridie and me got along very well. That's a great quote

Good to have fond memories of your aunt Anthony,n...

2012-12-26T11:51:57.567Z

Good to have fond memories of your aunt Anthony,not all families are as close.."death ends life not a relationship "Mitch Albom...

Nuala, that's right. Had I rushed on with the...

2012-12-26T09:27:20.682Z

Nuala,

that's right. Had I rushed on with the thought 'ah, catch her another time' I would be feeling bad about it now. She looked so fit and well at the time, telling me about her travels.

My own Aunt died recently and it is at times like ...

2012-12-26T00:26:13.070Z

My own Aunt died recently and it is at times like this that their memories come gushing back.
You went out of your way to spend time with her which is something we seldom do amongst the hustle and bustle but it's something that gives us personal peace when they are gone
Fair play Mackers.