Top of the Mornin'

Blessings on the Feast of St. Patrick's to everyone.

Maggie's real name is Mary Margaret McDonald. She is the only Irish American in her class, including adults and she makes it her business to spread that Irish cheer. Maggie left for school with soda bread for the teachers and the bus driver and she was dressed like a leprachaun. Steve handed her a shamrock as she was boarding the bus. It was a bit over the top, but she was having fun.

I tried to take pictures, but the camera's display wasn't working and I didn't realize it was on the wrong setting until after she left. It's a bit fuzzy, but that's life.

Here are a couple of Irish Blessings to get you through your day. They have slightly different feels to them

One - Traditional

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

two - Toast

May those who love us, love us;
And those who don’t love us, May God turn their hearts
And if he doesn’t turn their heart, may He turn their ankles
So we’ll know them by their limping.

Have a grand day everyone. And lookout for the limpers.