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Tag Archives: Saint Patrick’s Day
A Saint Patrick’s Day Continuum
A few more “blessings” and the like, as a lead-in to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, for your amusement, pondering and reading enjoyment. Sal’s Blessing May you live your life in your own way. And may that way be with style … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, children, Family, good luck, humor, Irish descent, life, poet, rain, wishing
Tagged God, History, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Patrick, Publishers, Saint Patrick Day, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patrick's Day, Tools, WordPress
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The Life and Death Of Connor Finnegan
Get yourself a cup of tea, or coffee if you prefer, and put your feet up, for this is a long one. First published two years ago as my St. Patrick’s Day offering it seems to have garnered even more … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, beer, demise, dog, God, history, Irish descent, life, tavern, whiskey
Tagged Crown, Friday, Irish, Irish people, Patrick, Royals, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patrick's Day
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Irish Blessing #6
I don’t really know if this is number six or not, I just guessed. But, as Saint Patrick’s day is approaching I thought I would throw one out to get the “season” going. As always, I hope you will enjoy. Jake. Irish … Continue reading
Posted in good luck, humor, Irish descent, joy and sorrow, life, lifetime, Seasons, Success, wealth and worth, wishing
Tagged Holidays, Irish, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patrick's Day
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Another Blessing
Continuing on with the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day and the promise to work on other pressing matters, ie. Awards and things of that nature, here it is short, sweet, and poignant. Have a trouble-free Tuesday, Jake. ANOTHER … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, good luck, humor, incumbrances, Irish descent, life, poet, thoughts, wishing
Tagged books, drama, entertainment, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, literature, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, Sports, St Patrick's Day, tennis, WordPress
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