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We’re well into the month of March and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! I found this precious picture on-line. This little girl’s precious face makes me smile. Her eyes are positively smiling with joy and mischief!
I think everyone is familiar with the famous tune “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. The words to this popular song were written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr., set to music composed by Ernest Ball, for Olcott’s production of The Isle O’ Dreams. First published in 1912, the song has lasted through the years as a tribute to the Emerald Isles and the hearty people who live there. My own heritage is predominately Scots/Irish so a visit to the place of my ancestry is on my list for the not too distant future.
St. Patrick’s Day is always a time for fun, revelry and great celebration. Beer will be green and corned beef will be on the menu! It seems we celebrate one holiday or another each month in the United States. Perhaps that is because this has always been the great melting pot, the place that opened its arms to the tired and weary of the world. We have always offered a helping hand and a safe haven.
I can’t begin this day without letting my precious Wheaton Terrier, Murphy, offer a little Irish blessing for the occasion! Wheaton’s come from Ireland where they are used for herding. They are smart, quick and easily trained. Most of you know Murphy is a rescue dog from New Orleans, discovered on-line by my step-daughter. He’s a major character in my children’s book series as well. With the help of the app “My Talking Pet” and my daughter, we were able to let him share this blessing with you!
 
