Happy 4th of July! I LOVE America’s birthday. It’s wonderful how it lands at the beginning of hot and steamy July, perfect for family get-togethers, barbecues, and having good old fashioned fun. I often wonder how Jefferson would view our celebrations today, including fireworks, beer drinking, non-stop-all-day eating, and crazy American flag themed garb, […]
Irish Quotations & Blessings For Memorial Day
On Memorial Day we remember those who have died for our freedom. We remember their courage and bravery, their service and sacrifices, and their families and friends who mourn them. This weekend I say thank you to the many who have paid the ultimate price to uphold the principles upon which this nation was […]
Celebrating The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved the conscience of America, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire this country, and her newest immigrants like me. Dr. King’s civil rights convictions were based upon a profound belief in the goodness of man and an undying faith in the power of American democracy. . These truths […]
Ten Reasons Why I Love Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is not celebrated in Ireland, so when I arrived on these shores it was all new to me. Ever since I celebrated my first Thanksgiving in Elmira, New York in 1988, I have grown to love and appreciate this holiday. I love cooking, and what better occasion […]
