Author Archives: Theresa

Twenty-five Foot High Peace Walls

Above is an example of eighteen miles of -sometimes twenty-five-foot high – peace walls in Belfast. They lock the peace wall’s gates at night. Gates that separate Catholics and Protestants. In some districts, Catholics and Protestants live across the street from each other. Tension can crop up more often there, than in districts where theyContinue reading “Twenty-five Foot High Peace Walls”

Shay’s typical Irishmen’s attire

Above is an Irishmen’s attire Shay from “Trapped” typically wears when he’s not in uniform. Often, he clothes himself in a wool-blend sweater –  the Irish call a jumper. The hat is called a flat cap. There’s a reason why they dress warm. The warmest weather is usually in the 60s F. The coldest isContinue reading “Shay’s typical Irishmen’s attire”

Why my Interest in Northern Ireland

That’s Ron and I in 1992 and then in 2010 (about). If you don’t see the second photo, go to “Read more >>” at the end. Can you guess which one was in 1992? As author of “Trapped” my interest in Northern Ireland (NI) was born out of visiting there and my husband’s ancestry. MyContinue reading “Why my Interest in Northern Ireland”

Countryside of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland compares in size to Connecticut or Okanogan County, Washington. Imagine living on a wee (small) island all your life. “Wee” is one of their favorite words. It can refer to a wee cup of tea or anything even if it isn’t small. “A wee word,” means “I want to talk to you.” DrivingContinue reading “Countryside of Northern Ireland”

Black Cat Prejudice & the Plague

Black cats are sometimes connected with bad luck and witches. You’ve heard if a black cat crosses your path, it’s bad luck. But besides their black fur, black cats are no different than any other cat. Scholars believe prejudice against cats in the middle ages caused people to kill them. In turn, that helped theContinue reading “Black Cat Prejudice & the Plague”