On Independence Day we reflect on what it means to be American. This year, a reader sent a beautiful piece about what it means to her to be an American. Here it is, and I hope you will enjoy these lovely words as much as I do. I Am An American: “I […]
Mr. Wizard – A Debut Novel By Jeff Wallach
A book about family secrets and the adventure of discovering new family connections, especially in Ireland, is surely one to spark the interest of this community of Irish American readers. Today, I’m delighted to introduce Jeff Wallach’s debut novel, Mr. Wizard. . Before sharing my interview with Jeff, let’s first take a look at the […]
Lessons I Learned From My Irish Dad
I talk about my Mom quite often on my blog, how she shared her recipes, taught me life lessons, and the skills to live life to the full. Today, on Father’s Day, I realized I talk a lot less about my Dad. But rest assured rearing me was a joint effort, a partnership between two […]
American Reconciliation – A Poem of Hope
This week in America, millions took to the streets to protest the murder of George Floyd, highlighting an unfair justice system that treats minorities unjustly and perpetuates inequality. I have not published my regular blog content over the past week or so, as I’ve paused to take stock of all that is happening in America […]
Irish Cottage Window Online Jigsaw Puzzle
Flowers bloom all over Ireland in the summer months, adding color and interest to villages and towns all over the Emerald Isle. This online jigsaw celebrates the beautiful window flower boxes found beneath Irish cottage windows. This lovely example was found in the picturesque town of Adare in County Limerick. I hope you’ll have fun […]
Knocknarea County Sligo Online Jigsaw
Here’s an online jigsaw puzzle featuring Knocknarea, County Sligo, a magical mountain associated with Queen Maeve of Connaught. It’s here that William Butler Yeats said “the wind has bundled up the clouds, high over Knocknarea.” Here’s a look at today’s featured image of Knocknarea taken from the Carrowmore megalithic cemetery and burial site, one of […]
What Is A Shillelagh?
A shillelagh also known as an Irish walking stick, is a knotty blackthorn cane with a large, round, and polished knob at the top. This wooden walking stick has historically been used as a club or cudgel. It has deep rooted associations with Ireland, the fighting Irish, and Irish folklore. Part of Irish popular culture, […]
Irish Sayings And Blessings For Troubled Times
Here’s a lovely collection of Irish sayings and proverbs to help sustain us in times of trouble. These wise old words are part of our oral cultural inheritance. These original sayings are found in the language of our ancestors, Irish or Gaeilge, which is one of the world’s six Gaelic or Celtic languages. There’s kindness, […]
Skellig Puffins Online Jigsaw
Here’s an online jigsaw puzzle featuring puffins on Skellig Michael off the coast of County Kerry. These remote and beautiful islands in County Kerry are a wildlife refuge and home to thousands of wild puffins. Here’s a look at today’s featured image with our Skellig puffins as the centerpiece of this online jigsaw puzzle. […]
Wild Fuchsia Online Jigsaw Puzzle
Here’s an online jigsaw puzzle featuring wild red fuchsia on Sherkin Island in West Cork. In the summer months fuchsia brightens the hedgerows of Ireland, adding to the multi-colored palate of these glorious landscapes. Sherkin Island lies off the coast of West Cork, near the town of Baltimore. Here’s a look at today’s featured image […]
