Monday, March 16, 2009

May Your Blessings Outnumber

The shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.

Saint Patrick's Day Toasts

May your fire be as warm as the weather is cold.

As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.

May you get all your wishes but one,
So you always have something to strive for.

May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,

And Heaven accept you

May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.

An old Irish recipe for longevity:
Leave the table hungry. Leave the bed sleepy. Leave the bar thirsty.

May you have the hindsight to know where you've been,
The insight to know where you are,
and the foresight to know when you've gone too far.

May you have warm words on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill all the way to your door.

May God bring good health to your enemies enemies.

Irish Coffee or Tea

Brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee or tea and instead of adding cream and sugar to your cup, add a half jigger (about 1/2 ounce) of Bailey's Irish Cream. It's smooth and tasty. Sip, don't gulp. Enjoy the flavor of Ireland...even if you're not Irish.

8 comments:

Reeni said...

What a lovely poem. I wish the same for you, Teresa. I miss you, and hope all is well. Hugs.

Esi said...

I could use an Irish coffee right now. Hope all is well!

Kiezie said...

Great words, wonderful drink and I wish you a wonderful Irish Day ~ Irish or not, I say that's no reason to miss the celebration! :) ~Cheffy (works well for me!)

Kelly said...

I love all the toasts! Thanks for the beautiful words to celebrate this day.

Ivy said...

Happy St. Patrick's day, lovely poem and I'd love a cup of your Irish coffee right now.

Arlene Delloro said...

I love Irish toasts. Great sentiments that I'm sending right back at 'ya.
Hugs,
Arlene

Arlene Delloro said...

I love Irish toasts. Great sentiments that I'm sending right back at 'ya.
Hugs,
Arlene

Alicia Foodycat said...

Oh yum! I used to go to a beautician who swore by hot chocolate made with half milk & half baileys.