Author: Spark of Inspiration
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Dublin Pub: Gibney’s of Malahide opens 2 locations in NY 2023

Have you heard the news? Gibney’s of Malahide (a family owned Pub since 1937 in Ireland) is opening two locations in New York. If you’ve been missing Irish Pubs, time for a visit. Last time I was in Ireland, I went to the coastal towns south of Dublin. Malahide is to the north. I wanted…
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Chicago – NASCAR Street Car Race… July 1-2, 2023

Are you traveling to Chicago? Chicago is making history right now. We are the first one to host a NASCAR Street Car Race. A lot going on in the city. Setting up the track. YES, it’s actually “downtown,” see the figure eight. There are some really sharp corners the drivers will take. One of the…
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Playing drums, starting a band, 50s and beyond!

I’ve been following Bone&Silver for many years. As Bloggers, when we follow each other, we share our ups and downs in life. COVID wasn’t easy. So, it’s with excitement that I read her two latest posts. She’s in her 50s, and sharing the message that you can still follow your passion, it’s never too late.…
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Japanese cooking made EASY!

Recently, I met an artist, PenelopeLovePrints, who works in watercolor and enjoys illustrating food related art. This passion led her to create a Japanese cookbook. Naming her cookbook, “My Lovely Cookbook: An Amateur Guide to Asian Cooking,” was perfect. Her recipes are easy to follow with adorable drawings. I like her two-page spread format. Recipe…
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A painting. What do YOU see?

There’s a big mystery here. I’m curious to know where this painting is. I was sitting in a coffee shop. It was quiet, not so many people. I happened to look to my right and I saw this painting. It caught my attention, because it was so large in size, it almost took up the…
