OK, all you wanna-be Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys! Here’s a mystery for you…where was this photograph taken? All valid guesses will be listened to…you may not be right, but you will be listened to. Have a wonderful weekend filled with little wonders and mysteries. Slainte, Lisa
The old priory wall is tall; I am not. In fact, I look positively wee in comparison. Which I say with a certain amount of glee, as I’ve never considered myself wee at any point! 🙂
My Christmas to-do list is huge; my time and energy is not. But is getting it all done really the point?
Life is here and now, and seems big. But eternity with God lasts forever, and from what I’ve read, sounds amazingly stress-free and joyful. And when I’m there, looking back, this will all seem wee.
“Living simply means concentrating on what’s important in light of eternity, and not taking the rest of life too seriously.” -Annie Chapman
Blessings, Lisa
What is it about an alley that is so atmospheric? From an objective perspective, they are cramped and darker. But when you step inside an alley, (at least in the daytime 🙂 ) you feel as if you’ve stepped into a secret place that you have discovered. Hidden away from the world for a time, you are ensconced in mystery and quaintness. Here are two shots from a Kilkenny alley which has more charm than should be allowed by law. Please ignore the date on the second picture, it is a mystery how that got on there…not the right date by a few years, and I never put the date feature on. Also disregard the unsuspecting walkers who had the nerve to disturb our picture taking. 😉 Oh well….more quirky details that adds to the memories and the story of the alley. Have a blessed day. Slainte, Lisa
Innisfallen Abbey
If you are touring in the Killarney area near Ross Castle, and have the time, I recommend rowing a boat over the lake to Innisfallen. Innisfallen island is over the lake a bit from the castle, and my valiant husband braved the wind chopped lake waves and rowed us over.
Our little rowboat is on the left of the pier; Ross Castle can be seen in the distance across the lake.
Innisfallen was the site of a monastery established in the 7th Century; people say that King Brian Boru studied there. If you go, you will see the remains of a 11th or 12th century priory and church. But mostly, what you will feel and see is peace, quiet, history, and the remembrance of past saints’ prayers. Slainte, Lisa
It’s good to find quiet, to find a place where there is no noise. When I discover those places, my soul sighs almost audibly. “Aaahhh….” As a musician and a mother of 3, there are sounds, notes, laughter, conversations, “discussions” between siblings (!), washing machines, phone calls, doors opening and closing.
But sometimes, it’s quiet. And I treasure those moments. As much as I love the noisy love and excitement and hubbub. When we were in the Rock of Cashel here in this photo, we could feel the quiet and the stillness. Talking seemed inappropriate. “Be still, and know that I am God” rang through my mind. Standing, breathing, knowing, sensing that Love that keeps extending itself through all our life. On your busy Monday, I pray that you can find one little moment of your day like that. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
Think About These Things 