tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post2771142138071160904..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Musical Interlude For St. Paddy'sAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-45522074050714261802012-03-20T09:14:16.763-05:002012-03-20T09:14:16.763-05:00Eating Chinese food on St. Patrick's Day is a ...Eating Chinese food on St. Patrick's Day is a beautiful sign of how "ecumenical" our country has become through widespread sharing of cuisines from foreign lands.<br /><br />Sharing culinary delights has done more to spread appreciation of different cultures and "strange" people than all the political and diplomatic maneuvering combined.<br /><br />I'm chauvinistic when it comes to being American and having our country retain its original identity, BUT at the same time -- being a native-born New Yorker -- I relish COSMOPOLITANISM at its best.<br /><br />Besides, I have to confess, I hate beer, don't care for corned beef and cabbage, and would rather have Chinese, Thai, Japanese or Vietnamese food than a hot dog, or a greasy cheeseburger and a pile of fries any day.<br /><br />So THERE! ;-)<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-38568752860859403502012-03-18T11:46:07.366-05:002012-03-18T11:46:07.366-05:00Great lesson that even I didn't know, thanks f...Great lesson that even I didn't know, thanks for the inspirational message! We had a great family day at the parade and out to dinner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-57454969864640319292012-03-18T08:33:48.824-05:002012-03-18T08:33:48.824-05:00Wildstar,
A couple of your classmates also sent me...Wildstar,<br />A couple of your classmates also sent me that link.<br /><br />But I'm glad that you did too!<br /><br />Belated Happy St. Paddy's to you. I'm surprised that others in your "household" didn't alert you to the fact that yesterday was the wearing of the green! **wink**Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-73041308497345657762012-03-18T08:10:15.810-05:002012-03-18T08:10:15.810-05:00Love the picture- would still take the gold were I...Love the picture- would still take the gold were I him, but with gas prices its understandable...<br /><br />And since I utterly forget yesterday was St. Patricks day, I will now post the video I meant to. Its very related, but this is the 'lightest' post recently. Song is "Politically Uncorrect" <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZu0nExoN9s&feature=BFa&list=WL01FC2D430F229042&lf=mh_lolzWildstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824904561080806597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-36607756438658203482012-03-18T06:21:26.019-05:002012-03-18T06:21:26.019-05:00In keeping with tradition for the day, I wore gree...In keeping with tradition for the day, I wore green yesterday.<br /><br />But I don't have many green t-shirts. The one that I <b>DO</b> have says <i>Veni, vidi, vici</i> ("I came, I saw, I conquered" -- Julius Caesar).Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-8487654890348616702012-03-18T06:20:20.115-05:002012-03-18T06:20:20.115-05:00Debbie,
It is best not to discuss politics at a pa...Debbie,<br />It is best not to discuss politics at a party -- especially if alcohol is being served.<br /><br />Hope that you had a great time at the St. Paddy's party.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-590226932737758302012-03-18T06:18:45.717-05:002012-03-18T06:18:45.717-05:00Z,
Mr. AOW and I had Chinese food last night. For...Z,<br />Mr. AOW and I had Chinese food last night. For once, the Chinese carry-out place that we like wasn't packed on a Saturday evening. I think that most people had headed to Irish pubs.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-51503220893499404132012-03-18T06:15:40.654-05:002012-03-18T06:15:40.654-05:00Black Sheep,
Congratulations!
BTW, your commentar...Black Sheep,<br />Congratulations!<br /><br />BTW, your commentary about your first failure to find a place in California was a scream. Real estate agents are indeed bottom feeders. I've known very few real estate agents that were worth a hoot.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-14411786012493302102012-03-18T06:13:51.653-05:002012-03-18T06:13:51.653-05:00FT,
Thanks for adding those sonnets to the comment...FT,<br />Thanks for adding those sonnets to the comments thread!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-47799478716770274182012-03-17T22:59:34.816-05:002012-03-17T22:59:34.816-05:00A happy wearin' o' the green to ye on this...A happy wearin' o' the green to ye on this foine dae, from a man wit a Irish grandmum. <br /><br />Rousing music, that. Nice.<br /><br />The place I first went for in Calif. fell through but I snaffled up another and it goes into escow on Monday, most likely. It sure will be nice to be out of the rain.Black Sheephttp://www.newsbleat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-16877680292280292262012-03-17T21:27:22.917-05:002012-03-17T21:27:22.917-05:00On St. Paddy’s Day
On city streets and hills and ...<b><i>On St. Paddy’s Day<br /><br />On city streets and hills and village squares<br />Neighbors celebrate with ethnic pride<br />Something ancient –– veiled in mist –– with airs<br />That sound like merry mourning countrywide.<br />Pipes of clay so white and pints of brew<br />Abound among the throngs that flood the pubs ––<br />Declaiming Emerald the sacred hue ––<br />Decrying England’s cruel historic snubs.<br />Yet, maudlin sentiment soon drowns the ire.<br />‘Tis nostalgia that’s the order of the day ––<br />Sweet dreams of something mythic –– far away ––<br />Dissolve with drink the potency of fire.<br />A nation’s wounded pride may fill its heart<br />Yet give no strength save that which tears apart.</i></b><br /><br />~ FreeThinke - The Sandpiper - Spring 1997Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-7144694013964389932012-03-17T21:04:08.441-05:002012-03-17T21:04:08.441-05:00To St. Patrick
Teacher of the christian faith of ...<b><i>To St. Patrick<br /><br />Teacher of the christian faith of old<br />Once a boy in Britain, then a priest,<br />Stuff of myth and legend you were sold<br />As chattel into Ireland, where you ceased<br />In slavery your native pagan ways.<br />Needing help, you found, while tending sheep,<br />The Master Shepherd, who then filled your days<br />Plenteously with zeal that spoiled your sleep.<br />A fierce determination to convert<br />The Irish to the ways of Christ the King<br />Resolved the old religions to subvert.<br />Instilling awe, which steeple bells still ring,<br />Christian rites set Gaelic hearts ablaze<br />Kindled by a man of English ways.</i></b><br /><br />~ by FreeThinke - The Sandpiper - Spring 1996Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-52749610869667158742012-03-17T14:54:14.741-05:002012-03-17T14:54:14.741-05:00I'm wearing the green tonight, the band is roc...I'm wearing the green tonight, the band is rockin' at a St. Patrick's Day party<br /><br />No politics allowed.<br /><br />Debbie<br />Right Truth<br />http://www.righttruth.typepad.comRight Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274108313586611205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-61496830304282745902012-03-17T13:34:03.587-05:002012-03-17T13:34:03.587-05:00Happy St Pat's day, AOW....I'm grieving ov...Happy St Pat's day, AOW....I'm grieving over not having bought the corned beef/cabbage makin's yesterday...was too pooped and it's pouring rain today!<br />Will send stepson out for dinners from the local deli or something! But I'll miss the lovely cooking aromas..<br />Have a great day...I MUST have my corned beef and cabbage and boiled potatoes and carrots :-)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-51446278801377917052012-03-17T12:05:25.138-05:002012-03-17T12:05:25.138-05:00Happy St. Joseph's Day!
...oh wait, THAT isn&...Happy St. Joseph's Day!<br /><br />...oh wait, THAT isn't 'til Monday.<br /><br />:(Thersiteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751286903359745316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-90585537607209386682012-03-17T09:57:57.071-05:002012-03-17T09:57:57.071-05:00The one day I think green with pleasure.The one day I think green with pleasure.Jim at Conservatives on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883910260694255582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-22934014861319206292012-03-17T09:19:59.918-05:002012-03-17T09:19:59.918-05:00We'll be buying gold with gas pretty soon ... ...We'll be buying gold with gas pretty soon ... but that's the way the left wants it.Woodsterman (Odie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00423574390748358762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-4628266903662842222012-03-17T06:19:10.811-05:002012-03-17T06:19:10.811-05:00Hey, Jackie!
You're up early AND on the web. ...Hey, Jackie!<br /><br />You're up early <b>AND</b> on the web. I guess that your new dog finally allowed you back on the web, huh?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-89630541000135146362012-03-17T05:55:56.982-05:002012-03-17T05:55:56.982-05:00Great lesson on St. Patrick! A I absolutely loved ...Great lesson on St. Patrick! A I absolutely loved the music!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> LOVE,<br /><br /> JackieJacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119084137563473255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-36951359333245203822012-03-17T00:38:57.278-05:002012-03-17T00:38:57.278-05:00Top of the mornin' to you and Mr. AOW!
Beauti...Top of the mornin' to you and Mr. AOW!<br /><br />Beautiful post and a Blessed and Happy St. Patrick's Day!Christopher - Conservative Perspectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102651466203156040noreply@blogger.com