Just like the song says, in one of my favorite movies, The Sound of Music , "These are a few of my favorite things," is the subject of this blog post. I'd like to share some of the little things that have made my life a little happier and more positive with an emphasis on things Irish, as St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, March 17.
First of all, Greg and I both have Irish blood flowing through our veins, as do most people in our Southwest Virginia-East Tennessee region. So, how could we not love things from the Irish culture?
(In fact, so much of our area reminds me of Ireland.)
Just a couple of my favorite Irish quotes are these:
"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time-a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."
-Adrienne Cook
"May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of St. Patrick behold you."
-Irish Blessing
Some of my non-Irish favorites are:
We couldn't believe it when we came across these cookies from Australia which bore our name, which is not a common last name. It's not only great fun because of the name on the package; these cookies are actually delicious. (And, I don't get a dime for saying so. Shucks!)
Another of my favorites is animals. To me, they are fascinating. We can learn a lot about people by observing them.
Greg and I are both fans of warm, sunny weather. In fact, Greg jokes that if he were a TV weather man, he'd like to be a fair-weather specialist.
Well, that's my short list of favorites. What are some of yours?
Positive thought: May the leprechauns be near you,
To spread good luck your way.
And may all the Irish angels,
Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.
-Irish Blessing
Beannachtam na Femle Padraig (Happy St. Patrick's Day!)
Thanks for visiting! "And until we meet again (next Sunday) may God hold you in the palm of his hand." -From "An Irish Blessing," Becky
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