The Greatest Love

“But the greatest love -- the love above all loves,
Even greater than that of a mother...
Is the tender, passionate, undying love,
Of one beer drunken slob for another.”
Irish ballad

One of the best places to practice the greatest love is Doolin, a small village in County Clare, Ireland. The three pubs in Doolin- McDermott's, McGann's and O'Connor's- are renowned worldwide for their traditional Irish music.

May you have a warm and not too fuzzy St. Patrick’s Day.

Outside the Box

“You must empty a box before you fill it again”
Irish proverb

It can get cold along the coast of Ireland, especially in winter. If you are a food stand owner catering to a summer clientele you won’t be faulted for wanting to head south.

Holding Wonder

"Life has loveliness to sell,
All beautiful and splendid things,
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,
Soaring fire that sways and sings,
And children's faces looking up,
Holding wonder like a cup."
Sara Teasdale 1884–1933 (from Barter)

It was a beautiful day when we visited the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare Ireland. That speck on top of the cliff is O'Brien's Tower. However, it can get a bit windy in these parts. Conan O’Brien had a typical Irish experience when he stopped by.

Heart's Core

“I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore. . . .
I hear it in the deep heart's core.”
William Butler Yeats 1865-1939

St. Paddy’s Day is approaching! A good time for a digital stroll by the shores of Lower Lake in Killarney National Park, Ireland

Keep Moving

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”
Albert Einstein 1879-1955

This young boy is keeping his balance in Killarney National Park, Ireland.

With One Extra

“May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra to repent.”
Irish toast

I usually post every other day but I thought I’d sneak this one in while it’s still St. Paddy’s Day where I live. This rainbow landed off the west coast of County Clare, Ireland.

Long Ago

“Tombs are the clothes of the dead; a grave is but a plain suit;
a rich monument is an embroidered one”
Thomas Fuller 1608-1661

This dolmen in County Clare Ireland may not be fancy but it has
stood the test of time. It is believed to date back to 2500 BC.