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| Gayle in Leprechaun Land |
What if you were granted three wishes?
How would you spend them?
And who would grant them?
On a day like today, St. Patrick’s Day, you might say a leprechaun. That’s what I’d say!
Who else would have answered my prayer for corned beef and cabbage?
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| Gayle with Leprechaun |
I love corned beef and cabbage, but for the past two decades have been a devout vegetarian. Potatoes are the only things I have eaten that grow eyes. It’s an act of compassion.
Today, however, at a time when I am recovering from severe malnutrition, I satisfy my body’s cravings. Besides, next year at this time I may have resumed my compassionate eating. My husband said he would rather go to a restaurant than have us prepare dinner at home. I said okay, but longed for a cozier venue. I gave a little prayer yesterday morning that somebody would invite us over for my favorite Irish dish.
***POOF! ***
As luck would have it, I was driving my car yesterday afternoon when an announcement came over the radio offering $25 gift certificates to a restaurant serving the best corned beef and cabbage the announcer had ever eaten. She would give them to the first two people to walk through the door. I drove directly there, walked in and excitedly claimed my prize. I couldn’t wait until I was eating the best meal ever! The setting may not have been exactly what I had asked for, but it was close enough.
***SPOT-ON POOF! ***
This morning I was talking to my sister on the phone. We talk every day. She mentioned that she was cooking corned beef and cabbage in her crock pot, would Mike and I like to come over for dinner. Would we ever! This was exactly what I had asked for. How sweet is that! I don’t know if I have two wishes left today or not, but since my first one came true, I’m not taking any chances. I’m making them!
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| Gayle on the wind-blown Irish coast |
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| Bicycle Touring in Ireland |
As you can see, the leprechauns are out spinning their magic today.
May your St. Patrick’s Day be magical!
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| My favorite Leprechaun |
Hello Gayle,
So glad to hear you're maxing out on "poofs" and corned-beef and cabbage. Love the photos, and keep up the faithful posting. I love reading!
I am so glad you got your corned beef & cabbage. I love reading your posts. You inspire me to live life. Thank you for that!
Hello Emmy,
You are simply the cat's meow! Or would that be the Meow's cat?
Anyway, I love reading that you love reading!
Gayle
Dearest, dearest Pam,
You couldn't have said anything sweeter! Life is definitely for living…
Gayle