Beannachtaí na Féile Padraic
Thank you, Mary Ratcliffe of Inishmore, Aran Island, County of Galway, Ireland, for letting me share your St. Paddy's greeting today.
News time on this St. Patrick's Day.
Aren't we all so glad that Fox 28 has been returned to our DISH television viewing---now that sports do not happen.
So generous a gesture!
Business was brisk at Wood's Meats yesterday. Thanks to the staff and to all who are working to keep us fed.
BTW: our daughter-in-law Debbie, director of the Bonner Community Food Bank, encourages folks to do whatever is possible and safe to help out as these facilities will need support more than ever with volunteers and donations.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/16/food-banks-are-seeing-volunteers-disappear-food-supply-evaporate-coronavirus-fears-mount/?fbclid=IwAR292yupsL39BkUj37S8r_-3KeByBE1BXspPIKVBjhcp8MDmL5dcItiIjNY
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Some good news came into the driveway yesterday aboard a couple of 4-wheelers.
My classmate Mike and his son Mike showed up, one day after Mike, Sr., had returned to his home in Sandpoint following open-heart surgery three weeks ago.
No hugs for humans, but definite hugs for horses.
We all agreed that when this virus siege is declared "so yesterday" that we'll have a big group hug.
While shopping at Wood's, our neighborhood meat market yesterday, I met Peter.
I knew I liked him as he stood in line behind me and noted that he had been buying garden seeds to plant.
To which I said, that while others were in to getting their toilet paper, I had sidled up a couple of times to the seed rack at Yoke's and grabbed a few packages.
Peter Goetzinger and his brother Rolf have produced large visual art around the United States.
www.artistbrothers.com
The website speaks for itself, and I'm betting some readers may just have seen these brothers' work in daily travels or on road trips across the country.
In our brief but fun conversation, Peter, a native of Lewiston, Idaho, told me he produced the David Thompson sculpture at the U.S. Bank on Second and Cedar in Sandpoint.
Once more, a chance meeting led to a fascinating person with a phenomenal story.
Looking forward to getting to know Peter and his work better.
In the meantime, Peter and I will be hunkering down in our respective homes, happily enjoying our Wood's Meats products.
The image above came this morning from our friends Ann-Marie and Mark at Lawcus Farm Guesthouse near Kilkenney, Ireland.
On March 27, Bill, Willie, Debbie and I would have been staying our first night in Ireland at Mark and Ann-Marie's beautiful farm.
We would have gone from there along Ireland's west coast, stopping for a couple of nights in Kenmare where we stay at a bed and breakfast, operated by Mary and Vince.
From there we would move on to Clifden and the Sharamore House where hosts Sue and John dubbed Bill and me as "the kids" last fall.
At that time a hurricane was supposed to hit Ireland's west coast, and we had planned to stay the night at Inishmore in the Aran Islands.
We took our chances, the hurricane did not come close to the storm we had here over the weekend, the skies cleared and we had a lovely time on the island.
Yesterday, I learned that Annie had changed her itinerary, which included meeting up with us. She added two days and had planned to surprise us at Sharamore House.
From there we would go to County Donegal, where we would celebrate Willie and Bill's birthdays at Malin Head, the northernmost point on the Isle of Ireland.
What was to be will be!
The nearby town of Buncrana, home to my mother's ancestors has staked claim on providing the setting for John Newton's inspiration as he penned "Amazing Grace."
Always a beautiful hymn, no matter how it's performed and probably more meaningful than ever today on this beloved Irish holiday and as we all face the unknown in our respective perches.
We SHALL return to Ireland.
For now, to all of our Irish friends who live all around the island, we send you love and friendship from the Lovestead.
Hoping to see you again soon.
Thank you, Mary Ratcliffe of Inishmore, Aran Island, County of Galway, Ireland, for letting me share your St. Paddy's greeting today.
News time on this St. Patrick's Day.
Aren't we all so glad that Fox 28 has been returned to our DISH television viewing---now that sports do not happen.
So generous a gesture!
Business was brisk at Wood's Meats yesterday. Thanks to the staff and to all who are working to keep us fed.
BTW: our daughter-in-law Debbie, director of the Bonner Community Food Bank, encourages folks to do whatever is possible and safe to help out as these facilities will need support more than ever with volunteers and donations.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/16/food-banks-are-seeing-volunteers-disappear-food-supply-evaporate-coronavirus-fears-mount/?fbclid=IwAR292yupsL39BkUj37S8r_-3KeByBE1BXspPIKVBjhcp8MDmL5dcItiIjNY
~~~~~~
Some good news came into the driveway yesterday aboard a couple of 4-wheelers.
My classmate Mike and his son Mike showed up, one day after Mike, Sr., had returned to his home in Sandpoint following open-heart surgery three weeks ago.
No hugs for humans, but definite hugs for horses.
We all agreed that when this virus siege is declared "so yesterday" that we'll have a big group hug.
While shopping at Wood's, our neighborhood meat market yesterday, I met Peter.
I knew I liked him as he stood in line behind me and noted that he had been buying garden seeds to plant.
To which I said, that while others were in to getting their toilet paper, I had sidled up a couple of times to the seed rack at Yoke's and grabbed a few packages.
Peter Goetzinger and his brother Rolf have produced large visual art around the United States.
www.artistbrothers.com
The website speaks for itself, and I'm betting some readers may just have seen these brothers' work in daily travels or on road trips across the country.
In our brief but fun conversation, Peter, a native of Lewiston, Idaho, told me he produced the David Thompson sculpture at the U.S. Bank on Second and Cedar in Sandpoint.
Once more, a chance meeting led to a fascinating person with a phenomenal story.
Looking forward to getting to know Peter and his work better.
In the meantime, Peter and I will be hunkering down in our respective homes, happily enjoying our Wood's Meats products.
The image above came this morning from our friends Ann-Marie and Mark at Lawcus Farm Guesthouse near Kilkenney, Ireland.
On March 27, Bill, Willie, Debbie and I would have been staying our first night in Ireland at Mark and Ann-Marie's beautiful farm.
We would have gone from there along Ireland's west coast, stopping for a couple of nights in Kenmare where we stay at a bed and breakfast, operated by Mary and Vince.
From there we would move on to Clifden and the Sharamore House where hosts Sue and John dubbed Bill and me as "the kids" last fall.
At that time a hurricane was supposed to hit Ireland's west coast, and we had planned to stay the night at Inishmore in the Aran Islands.
We took our chances, the hurricane did not come close to the storm we had here over the weekend, the skies cleared and we had a lovely time on the island.
Yesterday, I learned that Annie had changed her itinerary, which included meeting up with us. She added two days and had planned to surprise us at Sharamore House.
From there we would go to County Donegal, where we would celebrate Willie and Bill's birthdays at Malin Head, the northernmost point on the Isle of Ireland.
What was to be will be!
The nearby town of Buncrana, home to my mother's ancestors has staked claim on providing the setting for John Newton's inspiration as he penned "Amazing Grace."
Always a beautiful hymn, no matter how it's performed and probably more meaningful than ever today on this beloved Irish holiday and as we all face the unknown in our respective perches.
We SHALL return to Ireland.
For now, to all of our Irish friends who live all around the island, we send you love and friendship from the Lovestead.
Hoping to see you again soon.
2 comments:
Keep doing what you do, Marianne-so important to all of us right now!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Marianne. Here is another Irish blessing for you and Bill that is great. Was in the Bee today so thought I would share.
May you always have a Sunbeam to warm you, Good Luck to charm you, and a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you, Faithful friends near you, and whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.
Shamrocks and Blessings, Becky
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