Friends, Nuts and Meanderers,
Im thinking its time to put my irish self, to working through my new, Little Irish Cookbook. I know it sounds so "Julie and Julia", but really its part of this major hobby of mine right now; the search for my Irish self.( This maybe a future book, I have to warn you.) I will tell you all I love everything Irish!!! Why? Its just some quirky island thats always hostile and drunk, you say? Where they talk with a cool accent, smoke pipes and wear cool wool sweaters while chasing sheep, you say? No, it's an amazing place with amazing people and history, and its part of my history too!
My Ma (as I call her now, for fun), and I are hoping to travel to the land next August. I have been researching a little and have found the counties where my Fathers ancestors lived,(the West) my ma's are on the other side of the country, we think the East. I've been studying the history of Ireland for awhile, thanks to our little library here, and have been enjoying every bit. One of my goals is to learn the native language,(Gaelic) this year , at least Level 1. Yes, Rosetta Stone even has Gaelic! Can you believe it?? haha
Basically, its a giant Unit Study for Mom! Why not? God loves His children to learn, I believe. My kids laugh when I bring home yet, another Irish film or documentary. But you know, it brings some connectedness in some strange way too. It explains even some funny mysteries of behavior in my own family. Oh how we pass things down, even through the centuries.
Well, my first Irish dish will be 'Irish Rhubarb Country Cake'- can you dig it? I will somehow take a picture of this event even if I have to pay friends to help me!!
In Memory of my late Irish Grandmother Neva-Jean Dennis Shively(1921-2008), a poem.
As a white candle
In a holy place,
So is the beauty
Of an aged face.
As the spent radiance
Of the winter sun,
So is the woman
With her travail done.
Her brood gone from her,
And her thoughts as still
As the waters
Under a ruined mill.
J.Campbell
Happy Meandering! -Sabrina
i got to go to dublin for a long weekend while i was in germany...loved it! the weather was chilly, overcast, drizzely, and cozy. :) and gaelic is a beautiful language! i can't wait to hear more of your irish adventures...i'm irish too, on my dad's side. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm Irish too!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay. Not really. But I'll be honorary Irish through all the things Sabrina teaches us on her blog. That's the same right?
Sabrina, it was great to see you again for 2.5 seconds at church on Sunday. Maybe next time I come we can chat more. And don't forget to check out the "feedjit" on my blog because it is super fun!