The very best picture my husband ever took…I love this.
It was captured near Ross Castle, Killarney on a perfect blue-sky day.
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They Love Each Othee (Yes, I Meant That)
My youngest daughter used to always say when she was little, “We love each othee.” She meant “other”, but it was so cute, and it’s kind of our family thing to say to her now. Well, here is the sweetest video of a baby elephant and a sheep who “love each othee.” Come on, it’s short, and it will make you smile. And smiling’s a good thing. Happy weekend! Slainte, Lisa
The Long & Skinny of It
I am curious about all the long and skinny windows all over Ireland’s ancient ruins. At first I thought, the forts would have these thin windows in order to shoot their arrows at the invaders without getting shot back in return. But I have found them on old churches and abandoned cottages in the woods as well. Time spent researching this on the internet has proven inconclusive, so the mystery remains momentarily as I keep searching. The smaller windows might have been easier to construct, and also keep the cold wind and rain out better. Anyone who has information about this mystery, please enlighten me. 🙂 Meanwhile, here are some pictures…the long and skinny of it. Slainte, Lisa
Window of an abandoned small cottage in the woods outside Killarney
A window of an ancient church ruin in County Kerry.
This definitely appears to be an arrow slit window in Bunratty Castle.
Far Away, So Close
Things that appear beautiful from far away can sometimes be not so attractive when you’re close up. The cracks, blemishes, or trash around the object detracts. Or sometimes, the closer you get, you see more intricate details and brilliant colors, and the true beauty reveals itself. Here are two sets of pictures, far away and close, for you to consider. Let me know…which is more beautiful to you, far away or so close? Slainte, Lisa
Bray’s Head Tower in the distance on the far hill
Bray’s Head Tower up close
Leacanabuille Ring Fort far away
Leacanabuille Ring Fort up close
*”Stay (Faraway, So Close)” – U2, Zooropa
Blessings and Small New Starts
The end of Labor Day, and summer, and a new start to school, to work, to life. These transitions after a holiday are always a little exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. It takes the body and the mind a little time to adjust to new things, and for me, the more excited I can get about something, the better it usually goes.
That’s why I like this Irish saying/blessing:
“May God bless the work. Let’s begin in the name of God.”
This picture is of a wonderful man from county Kerry, who worked in the Gap of Dunloe back in 2001.
His horse’s name is Billy Boy, and he loved that horse. He loved his job. He seemed so content and happy taking us through those beautiful hills, the kind of quiet contentment that radiates through a person. As we would approach a hill, we would all get out to walk, and he would whisper encouragement to that horse all the way to the top. I’m glad I have this picture to remind me of him and his love for what he did.
So, whatever you are doing today, it can be a small new start, a chance to give glory to God with what your hands find to do. May God bless the work. Slainte, Lisa
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