True Thursday - Happy St. Patrick's Day

Green Beer, Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Stew, Steak and Kidney Pie, and Irish Soda Bread.  What I like about this day is that everyone becomes Irish for the day.  You see a lot of greens and people who goes out are all so friendly and just have a great evening with all the people.

My mother in law gave me a gift for today's holiday.  She filled a St. Patrick's mug with a jade plant and added some flowers.  She also gave me a four leaf clover sun glasses. 

As for my favorite Irish Blessing, this is the one I learned from a very dear friend of mine, John, who was born in Belfast, Ireland but now lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

                                                   May the road rise to meet you.
                                           May the wind be always at your back.
                                        May the sun shine warm upon your face.
                                              And rains fall soft upon your fields.
                                                      And until we meet again,
                                    May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Whatever you decide to celebrate this holiday, remember the Irish toast: 

                                                  Here's to a long life and a merry one
                                                       A quick death and an easy one
                                                      A pretty girl and an honest one
                                                       A cold beer and another one!