March 2026 Slice of Life, No. 17
In the tradition of the Irish, I had a delicious lunch of corn beef, boiled potatoes and carrots, and a braised cabbage wedge at the MarKum Inn with my husband.
Corn Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, Cabbage
Mt. Angel, Oregon
In the tradition of the Irish, I share two blessings, from me to you.
The first one is a biblical blessing. It is special to me because at my wedding –immediately after my husband and I were introduced as “Mr. and Mrs.”– we paused and our soloist sang these words over us.
The second blessing is a well-known Irish blessing, one I’ve loved since sixth grade. I enjoy Irish blessings — the folklore, the deep faith, and the music of them when they are read.
In the tradition of the Irish, in an earlier SLICE, I share how to write a limerick, and I share the limericks I wrote.
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Thank you for sharing your celebrations! Reading your post was the most celebrating I did, and you made it feel like something.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Your food pic looks amazing, and I really enjoyed the blessings, especially when you describe how one was incorporated in your wedding ceremony. Today is my mom’s birthday and also the birthday of a close friend. I bought my friend a little shamrock plant!
The dinner was as good as it looks! I was not familiar with the shamrock plant…. but I looked it up and it’s a lovely plant. Your friend is lucky.
So nice that you celebrated in a traditional way today. I love both of these blessings and the face that the first one was sung to both of you. Enjoy the rest of the day!
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you as well. Thank you for the blessings and may I offer another to you:
May your blessings outnumber
The Shamrocks that grow
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go
Love this, Arjeha!
Thank you for that wonderful Irish blessing.
What a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s day! I appreciate the blessings. It reminds me of Thomas Cahill’s book “How the Irish Saved Civilization.”
I’m not familiar with Thomas Cahill’s book… I just looked it up and I think I need to get a copy. My husband has talked about this time in history and the contributions of the Irish. (He is a historian and biblical scholar.) Thank you for sharing the book.
Two beautiful blessings to read early on this St. Patrick’s Day. And what a yummy lunch! My corned beef is cooked and ready to eat tonight for dinner! I can’t wait!
It was a good as it looks! I bet yours is delicious!
I love your slice of St. Patrick’s Day! Especially the story of the blessing at your wedding!
Thank you. So glad you came by.