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A Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day to ye all-

I celebrated St. Patty's Day in high style yesterday. I invited a few people over for baked potatoes and we listened to Irish music and recited Limericks and spoke with Irish accents. It was too fun. I also watched Disney's Darby O' Gill and the Little People. It's a cute little movie featuring a very young Sean Connery. I love it! I believe it was this movie that began my obsession with Ireland.
I first saw it when I was quite young when my sister and I would check out all the old Disney movies we could from the library. I think I was first mezmerized by the delightful Irish accents and witty turns of phrase and then of course the landscape was beautiful and quaint.
But what I like best about this land is that it is a mystical, magical place. It seems like anything could happen there. It was another movie that really made me believe this, The Secret of Roan Inish. It took my breath away. It's a beautiful, captivating movie. I finally did get to go to Ireland a few years ago, but only for a three days! Not nearly long enough. I'm including photos from my trip. Wouldn't it be lovely to live there for a little while? Maybe in a little village, (like Waking Ned Devine) and just soak in the culture and ambiance. Ah, one day!

I will now leave you with an Irish blessing:

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.