It's Friday, It's the Weekend, It's St. Paddy's Day Weekend!!!!

Let the painting of the Chicago River begin...turn that baby green!


Let the parties begin...

The best part about St. Patricks Day, beside the great beer, is the renewal of friendships. Everyone is feeling festive and happy, all the stresses of the world seem to be in the past and life is just plain old GOOD! EVERYONE IS IRISH!



Given I'm an O'Connor and The Accountant is a Doherty, we hold a special place in our heart for St. Patrick's Day. It's part of who we are and heck it's another reason to celebrate life!

For out wedding back in 1995 (no we got married in October) we gave out laminated cards with all kinds of Irish Blessings. I grew 20 pots of Shamrocks at my parents house, harvested only the perfect ones, dried them in books and placed them with the Blessing Card and laminated them. They are the size of a business card.



I kept the one and only 4 Leaf Shamrock for myself and The Accountant. I picked the following blessing as it has so much meaning, especially in stressful times....

I believe in the Sun...
When it is not Shining.
I believe in Love...
Even when I feel it not.
I believe in God...
Even when He is Silent.


If that isn't Irish enough for you...





This is my wedding ring, it is the cladaugh ring which stands for "Love, Loyalty and Friendship". The Accountant surprised me with a heart shaped diamond, (one he said did not exist), and we had inserted into the cladaugh ring my parents gave me for my 16th birthday.

I truly feel that my life revolves around that simple principle, "Love, Loyalty and Friendship". Pretty succinct and to the point.



Now lets go have ourselves a great weekend and I will be sure to raise a pint or two and make a toast to all of you! Your kind words and friendships, whether they are new or old...make this world a better place. Slainte!