Quotations
Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.
-Charles Haughey
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Friday, November 29, 2013
Irish Thought for November 29...
Irish Drink
Guinness
One of he most successful beer brands worldwide, Guinness is extremely popular with the Irish both in Ireland and wherever they have settled. It is something of a national symbol, and the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland, with sales of nearly $2.5 billion annually. A dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness in Dublin, the beer has a distinctive burnt flavor that comes from the use of roasted barley that hasn't been malted (and not from the addition of meat, as is sometimes rumored). Although the Guinness breweries won't confirm if they still follow this practice, they used to blend their freshly brewed beer with a portion of the aged brew, to add sharpness to the flavor.
Guinness
One of he most successful beer brands worldwide, Guinness is extremely popular with the Irish both in Ireland and wherever they have settled. It is something of a national symbol, and the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland, with sales of nearly $2.5 billion annually. A dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness in Dublin, the beer has a distinctive burnt flavor that comes from the use of roasted barley that hasn't been malted (and not from the addition of meat, as is sometimes rumored). Although the Guinness breweries won't confirm if they still follow this practice, they used to blend their freshly brewed beer with a portion of the aged brew, to add sharpness to the flavor.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Irish Thought for November 28...
Irish Blessings
May the friendships you make
be those which endure,
and all of your gray clouds
be small ones for sure.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
May the friendships you make
be those which endure,
and all of your gray clouds
be small ones for sure.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Irish Thought for November 27...
Irish-American Movies
Mystic River
Estranged friends from their childhood in an Irish-American area of Boston, three men reunite when one's daughter is killed, which dredges up disturbing echoes from the past and incites revenge. Starring Sean Penn (who won the Academy Award for Best Actor), Time Robbins (who won Best Actor in a Supporting Role), Kevin Bacon, and Marcia Gay Harden. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
This movie is a powerful story. When I first saw this movie, I cried for 5 hours afterwards. My husband thought I was having a mental breakdown. I have never been able to watch the movie again. I think the experience would be like every time I watch An Affair to Remember. I can watch 2 minutes of the movie, then I start saying lines in my head, and then I cry. At least the latter movie ends in a somewhat positive place. Mystic River just rips your heart apart and lets it lie. I would recommend this movie in a heartbeat, but I would also stress to have somewhere happy to go after the movie is over. Otherwise, this movie could be like "Gloomy Sunday" in Hungary (look it up if you want to know what I mean with that remark).
-Megan
Mystic River
Estranged friends from their childhood in an Irish-American area of Boston, three men reunite when one's daughter is killed, which dredges up disturbing echoes from the past and incites revenge. Starring Sean Penn (who won the Academy Award for Best Actor), Time Robbins (who won Best Actor in a Supporting Role), Kevin Bacon, and Marcia Gay Harden. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
This movie is a powerful story. When I first saw this movie, I cried for 5 hours afterwards. My husband thought I was having a mental breakdown. I have never been able to watch the movie again. I think the experience would be like every time I watch An Affair to Remember. I can watch 2 minutes of the movie, then I start saying lines in my head, and then I cry. At least the latter movie ends in a somewhat positive place. Mystic River just rips your heart apart and lets it lie. I would recommend this movie in a heartbeat, but I would also stress to have somewhere happy to go after the movie is over. Otherwise, this movie could be like "Gloomy Sunday" in Hungary (look it up if you want to know what I mean with that remark).
-Megan
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Irish Thought for November 26...
Irish Musicians
Van Morrison
The critically acclaimed and popular Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison was born on August 31, 1945. Known for his prickly and idiosyncratic personality as well as his transcendental live performances, Van Morrison has made the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, which are often regarded as among the greatest ever recorded.
Van Morrison
The critically acclaimed and popular Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison was born on August 31, 1945. Known for his prickly and idiosyncratic personality as well as his transcendental live performances, Van Morrison has made the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, which are often regarded as among the greatest ever recorded.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
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