Good morning all. Lots of folks making maple syrup in our area today. Perhaps I’ll visit some of them.
Good morning everyone! I slept in, still not adjusted to daylight savings. The lawn is drying out, and I think I'll rake it today, before the grass starts greening up. Have a fun Saturday!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, guys and gals, on this beautiful St. Patrick's Day Sunday. Forecast for today....GOD REIGNS and the SON Shines...hope y'all have a safe and wonderful day...
Known for his fire, as well as the snake thing! The Hill of Slane is predominantly steeped in Christian history and myth. St Patrick is traditionally believed to have lit the first paschal fire on the hill in defiance of the pagan High King Lóegaire. The king, who resided at Tara, forbid any other fires being lit within view of Tara during the Beltaine Festival (Spring Equinox). In Muirchú Moccu Mactheni's highly mythicized 7th century Life of Patrick, Lóegaire is described as "a great king, fierce and pagan, emperor of the barbarians". After a number of attempts by Lóegaire and others to kill Patrick, Lóegaire is warned by the saint that he must accept the faith or die. Having taken the counsel of his people, he submits and is baptised. St Erc was believed to be a pagan druid converted by Patrick and appointed first Bishop of Slane.
