Luck o’ the Irish

I’ve always heard it said that everyone gets to be Irish for a day, and that day of course would be Saint Patrick’s Day!

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Normally, I’d be out with my camera gear, scouring the city streets

for sights to capture and upload to celebrate this fun holiday.

But not being able to get out and take any photos for quite some time,what would I upload?

I sat quietly, thoughts swirling, it is Saint Patrick’s Day,

could I create something with pen, paper and

ink to illustrate the day?

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Sitting down with a fresh piece of Bristol paper,

I picked two out two bottles of ‘Private Reserve’ ink, one in ‘Spearmint,’

and the other in ‘Shoreline Gold,’ the green and gold seemed the perfect choice.

My calligraphy is still somewhat viable, but I think it looks rather shaky,

the letters are not as even as they should be and as a whole not as pretty as I’d like.

But as with any craft, time and practice make all the difference.

This little 5″x7″ piece is my finished effort.

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Our corned beef is in a large pot, simmering, filling the house with a mouth watering scent.

Carrots, potatoes, onion and green cabbage are waiting their turn to be dropped into the briny water.

I’ll wait about an hour and then make a fresh loaf of Irish Soda Bread.

In a few hours, when the corned beef, vegetables and soda bread come together on our supper plates,

they will make one delicious Irish meal!

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May you always have walls for the winds,

a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,

laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,

and all your heart might desire.

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‘Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

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