phyncke

So when I was young...growing up in Massachusetts. I lived in a neighborhood in Medford, Ma that was full of Italian Catholics and Irish Catholics. I think we were the only Jewish family on our street. My friends were all Irish...so I grew up with an appreciation for the American Irish traditions and was even dubbed an "honorary Irish" person.

I have an affinity for the Celt. I love the music and the traditions.

So Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone. I am posting a few images.

( The coast of Ireland )

Here is a Celtic knot design by Jan Delythen...she does new interpretations of Celtic patterns. Really lovely. I found these at a store and looked them up on line.

( Keltic Design... )

Last of all I want to share some music with you. I love Irish music. This is modern but it has a Celtic feel to it. One of my favorite bands is the Waterboys. They do rock and folk style music with string instruments...the song I chose to post today is "Sweet Thing" written by Van Morrison and covered by this band. It is gorgeous.

Link here: http://download.yousendit.com/7394EB32445533D3

( Sweet Thing... )

Thanks for reading my long Irish ramble. Haven't had any beer yet today, just coffee. Heh.

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