Happy early birthday to my wife, Sarah, whose birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrated early with run club today by dressing up in our St. Patrick’s gear. It has to be for something like this, or I would never wear these kind of tights!
I had to do some research as to the meaning of “Luck of the Irish”. Most of us think it is said to represent excellent fortune, like winning the lotto, or finding the partner of your dreams (which I did!), but it is actually an old mining expression dating back to the 1800’s. An American expression, not Irish. It was felt back then that if you were Irish, and migrated here, that sheer luck was the only way they were going to succeed. It also has meaning that the Irish always seem to land on their feet no matter what happens in their life. It also means fortune, which can be good or bad. Now, it is more thought of as to be lucky. “Luck of the Irish” radiates hope, positivity, and a little bit of luck all over the world. Sarah is my “Luck of the Irish”. She is 25% Irish, and her birthday is on St Patrick’s Day. But I think that I am the lucky one!
The views lately have been breath taking. Even though it is still Winter, Spring is coming, and getting closer by the day. We are ready for some good times, good “luck”, to be coming our way!
I absolutely love this quote! Life is too short, so don’t waste a single day. Take it in for all it is worth. There will be good days and bad days, but like the Irish, we have to learn to land on our feet. We need the “Luck of the Irish”!
Happy early St Patrick’s Day birthday Sarah! I am the lucky one. You make a great day, and life, even better. Keep moving everybody! Spend times with those most important to you, and make your life better. May the “Luck of the Irish” have special meaning to you!
Dr. Dan
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