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, […]
Thoughts On The Papal Visit
Pope Francis has returned to Rome after a hectic trip to the United States, where he was greeted by large and enthusiastic crowds. Traveling to the east coast was not possible for me, but I followed his trip carefully throughout the past week. Image Credit And so today I thought I might pause, and focus […]
If I Were A Lady …. I’d Wear A Hat
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, and the people of Louisville are donning their finest attire for a day at the races. Ornate hats will balance atop the heads of well-heeled ladies, as they watch the Run for the Roses tomorrow. Image Credit These fashion statements of Churchill Downs may be relics of the past, yet Kentucky […]
President John F. Kennedy – An Irish American Who Inspired A Generation
Today, on the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s death, I pay tribute to him, an Irish American who inspired a generation and beyond. Image Credit As a child growing up in Ireland I often heard people talk of where they were when they first heard of JFK’s assassination. Irish people revered Kennedy. All […]
A Snowy Kentucky Spring 2013
Where is Spring? That’s what I want to know. I thought Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring this year, but boy oh boy, did he get it wrong. As a fully fledged American I grew to believe the famous groundhog’s prediction had teeth. I always thought it would be great fun to attend the celebrations […]
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