It's St. Patrick's Day today. Previously it was a day I would pay no attention to at all. Of late, it has been brought a little more to my awareness by the presence in my life of a dear friend who has a wee bit o' the leprechaun in her. For my good friend and for every other member of my species, Irish or not, I offer this Irish blessing.

May Life grant you always ...
A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you,
Laughter to cheer you, faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray, heaven to hear you.