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Happy St. Patricks Day

- Small leaved Shamrock

This St, Patricks Day, as millions around the world don their green clothing, those in Ireland will be putting on some blue. Traditionally, St. Patrick wore a blue cloak and hood and the Irish that live here on the island continue this custom.
The "wearing of the green" comes from the practice of pinning a shamrock on your lapel. Centuries ago, wearing a shamrock was considered rebellious and even illegal. In some parts of the world, to say you're "wearing the green" meant you sided with the Irish rebellion against the English rule.
Why the lapel custom? Legend says that in the 5th century, St. Patrick used the three leaf clover or "seamrog" to explain the triad of Chistianity to the Druids. The Celtic religion considered the number three to be mystical and sacred, sometime referring to totality, or the sky, earth, and underworld.
Today, the shamrock is often confused with the four-leaf clovers, but the two have differen meanings. The four-leaf clover symbolizes good luck. Shamrocks, on the other hand, are simply a native plant of Ireland and represent Irish pride and tradition. -http://americanirish.blogspot.com/

Irish Blessing:

"May you always have walls for the winds,

a roof for the rain,

tea beside the fire,

laughter to cheer you,

those you love near you,and all your heart might desire."

-thank you Marcia for sharing this one

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image via happy cavalier

41 Odd Things

Danish Odd bird-Kristen Vegel

I just read this on Kim's blog and could not resist taking it and making it my own. What me "Odd"?

41 Odd Things

1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes
2. Have you ever smoked? No
3 . Do you own a gun? No
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? Cherry
5 . Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Yes, a little
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Sometimes I crave them, especially at a sporting event. (must have onions on them)
7. Favorite Christmas movie? "Sleepless in Seattle" Well, I'm not sure it's considered a Xmas movie but I watch it every xmas.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Always hot tea unless I have something sweet then "black coffee".
9. Can you do push-ups? No-ooo
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? OMG, that's a difficult one for me. I guess my wedding ring because I never take that off and there's so much sentiment to it.
11. Favorite hobby? Internet and most recently blogging.
12. Do you have A.D.D.? I don't think so.
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself ? I'm so anal.
14. Middle name? Kay
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? 1. I need to finish my italian homework 2. I need to finish my italian homework 3. I need to finish my italian homework.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, tea, zero coke.
17. Current worry? Getting my parents house cleared out, cleaned and ready to rent by April.
18. Currently hate right now? How difficult it is for me to "get" italian.
19. Favorite place to be? Home is fine but I do like being at a beautiful beach.
20. How did you bring in the New Year? Quiet night at home with Mike and Athena. I did make it til midnight.
21. Where would you like to go? So many places trying to crowd the number 1 spot. Have wanted to go to "GREECE" forever.
22. Name three people who will complete this? (I'll copy what Kim wrote:) I won't bother e-mailing it on, b/c no one will but I'm hopeful some of my blogger friends will

23.Do you own slippers? Yes but mostly I just wear socks.
24 . What shirt are you wearing right now? Green turtle neck.
25 Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I have never slept on satin sheets.
26 Can you whistle? No
27. Favorite color? Fuschia
28. Red or white wine? I like both, depends on my mood
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Oh God , NO singing
30. Favorite Girl's name? I've always loved the name Anne/Ann and my daughters names Aria and Athena
31. Favorite Boy's name? Michael, Matthew
32. What's in your pocket right now? A tissue
33. Last thing that made you laugh? A youtube video which I saw last night. I intend to post it in a few days.
34 . Worst injury you ever had? When a swinging trapeze bar came at me sideways and cut my forehead open between my eyes (whoa that sounds bad, doesn't it?)
35. Do you love where you live? Yes, in many ways I do. I love being close to the beach and living in such a mild climate.
36. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
37. Who is your loudest friend? hmmm I would say Cassandra
38. Do you have any pets? Not any more.
39. Does someone have a crush on you? Now that's the answer to Number 33 lol
40. Your favorite book(s): I can't think of any specific one that is my favorite. I've love reading Collected Poems and also biographies, several on Peggy Guggenheim come to mind oh and Anais Nin's diaries.
41. Favorite Sports Team? Don't follow sports

The Ice Man Cometh

In My Heart I Will Always Love You

"I held you in my arms a thousand years ago

now you hold me...

don't you understand?

we shall die and meet again,

and say goodbye again,

and teach each other

the same gentleness

again

and again."
-Joseph Pintauro, author of "One Circus, Three Rings"

St. Theresa's prayer

"Girasole's Rose" courtesy of Girasole

Saint Theresa is the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. She is represented by roses.

St. Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways. Meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love.

St. Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within.

May you trust in God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing,dance, praise
and love.

It is there for each and every one of us.