I didn't do that, did I?

When she's not talking to him the house is heavy and cold and we know we're not supposed to talk to him either for fear she'll give us the bitter look. We know Dad has done the bad thing and we know you can make anyone suffer by not talking to him. Even little Michael knows that when Dad does the bad thing you don't talk to him from Friday to Monday and when he tries to lift you to his lap you run to Mam.

Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

In Limerick, a family that was dysfunctional was one who could afford to drink but didn't.

A lie to me is a dream that might come true.

Imagination in the child is powerful. Reading and laughter and love are essential in our lives.