saturday 9

 

I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover

Selected in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) This is one of the songs included in Willie Nelson's Rainbow Connection album. He named it after his daughter Amy's favorite song when she was a little girl. She'd been asking him to record "The Rainbow Connection" for 20 years and finally, in 2001, he came through for her. Think of something you had to wait for. Was it worth the wait? the last long wait was for routine medical test results that were great!  Definitely worth the wait.

2) Willie can trace his family tree back to the Revolutionary War. Are you interested in genealogy? sort of--not enough to do the work, but I love having the tree and filling in the history

3) Today Willie is legendary performer, but as a child, he was very uncomfortable in front of crowds. He recalled that during his school days, reciting in front of his class made him so uncomfortable he suffered nose bleeds. When did you most recently have a bloody nose? a week ago, I believe it was Wednesday

4) During the 1990s, Willie had problems with the IRS. His management team set up illegal tax shelters and he ended up owing millions in back taxes and penalties. This year's IRS filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15. Will you be early, on time, or will you need an extension? done early, as usual

5) In "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," Willie sings about appreciating something he has previously overlooked. Is there anything positive in your life you feel you may take for granted? this is why I keep a gratitude journal, so I think of little things that I take for granted

6) Four leaf clovers and shamrocks are considered good luck. Do you have a lucky charm? not really

7) "The wearing o' the green" is one way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Will you wear something green in honor of the day? I have challenged myself to wear green every day this month--it's going to be tricky not repeating items of clothing, but as of now (the 14th) no repeats!

8) According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun he must either give you his pot o' gold or grant you three wishes. Would you choose the gold or the wishes? if I was in Ireland, I would take the wishes... if it's here at home, I would take the gold--and no, I don't have any particular reasons why that is my answer--it's how the spirit moved me to answer

   

9) Traditional Irish stew is made with mutton or lamb, though here in the US beef is also very popular. What's your favorite soup/stew? tomato bisque