Admin Comment by Fran Reddy on January 22, 2015 at 4:17pm

Thanks Lonnie. The book sounds haunting and intriguing at the same time...

Comment by Lonnie on January 22, 2015 at 5:28pm

Thanks Fran. If it youself that's doing the lay out of the article, it's just fantastic. Thank you.

Comment by DJ Kelly on January 26, 2015 at 2:25am

You have definitely persuaded me to buy this book.

The Portuguese too have experienced the intense heartbreak of widespread family migration. In Portugal, especially on Sundays, families may be seen sitting in their cars by the coast, gazing out across the Atlantic, playing haunting Fado music on their car CD players and shedding the odd tear for the long departed. They have a word for this intense feeling and expression of loss and longing - 'saudade'. It does not easily translate into English. It's the same feeling I get when I look at the photos I took in Mayo of my mother's old home and her beloved dance hall, now in ruins.

Heritage Partner Comment by That's Just How It Was on January 30, 2015 at 7:27am

Time and tide wait for no man ; a favorite adage of my Grandmothers . She was and still is a hugh influence in my life ; even thought she passed away 45 years ago. 

My Book - That's Just How It Was- is a tribute to her ; 

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Youtube: http://youtu.be/oT0oOa0jx28

Comment by Lonnie on January 30, 2015 at 7:35am

Thanks for Reading and commenting Mary and DJ. Yes, it is a haunting book.

Comment by DJ Kelly on January 30, 2015 at 7:41am

Just awaiting my copy and looking forward to reading it.

Comment by DJ Kelly on February 4, 2015 at 2:01am

Received my copy and it is indeed a lovely book. Will pass it on to my daughter.

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