Today was a sweet St. Patrick’s celebration. I dressed in a white blouse with the very colorful St. Patrick’s vest my Mom made for herself and wore, every March 17th. I inherited it a couple of years ago. My little sister kept her St. Patrick’s scarf. So…Mom was with me all day. Felt great.
The corned beef came out great! On the spur of the moment, my husband reminded me that we had some Jameson Irish whiskey with the liquors that are out of reach unless you grab a kitchen stool to get up there. So we poured a half a shot glass of Jameson, and toasted his father (born on St. Pat’s Day).
On a whim, we decided to watch “Waking Ned Devine”. Great movie if you’ve never seen it. Set in Ireland, so a great movie choice for the day. My nuns had that same beautiful Irish brogue that many did in this movie. I realize there are a lot of people who don’t have great memories with their nuns, but I did. Mine were sweet, but smart, and tough. They wanted us to succeed, so they pushed pretty hard. Anyway, I miss my Irish nuns, and I can’t help but think of them, and thank them, for the years I had them in my life.
Tomorrow is the big checkup. We think hubby will be released to “normal“ activity, though I have concerns about him driving. We will see what the doctor says.
Here’s an old Gaelic blessing that I love. and wish for all of you on this most special day:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Every blessing around your husband’s checkup.
Loved Waking Ned Devine, and loved your story about your nuns. I was raised in the Protestant half of my family, but had many Irish relatives and family friends. I remember the soft brogue. We heard my granddad’s peculiar accent on my roots tour, near Countes Meath and Louth—not like the Shannon accents farther south. I miss those long ago days.
Thanks for the blessing! Can’t hurt - might help! Glad you had a nice celebration.
‘Waking Ned Devine’ IS a fun movie.
It’s not Irish, but an English movie that’s also fun is ‘Billy Elliot.’ Loved that kid. :)
‘The Mammy’ a book by Brendan O’Carroll is absolutely hilarious. There’s a whole series about, ‘growing up Irish.’
And if you haven’t read, ‘Angela’s Ashes’ that another great Irish story.
The soup made with the CB&C leftovers was also a hit - we had that for brunch, today. There wasn’t enough Corned Beef to have sandwiches - so it must’ve been good because it pretty much disappeared. ;)