#Slice of Life 2103 Joining of the Clans

There is more to Irish heritage than Guiness and corned beef.

It's bigger than the biggest parade or a bar on St. Paddy's Day,

It's more than endless freckles and sun cancer prone skin,

It's more powerful than a cohort of step dancers

 

Yesterday, my ancestors were smiling,

As one of our own,

Small clan of Dineens 

With distant roots in County Cork

Joined the Lynch Clan

To celebrate, dance, and acknowledge

The power of family.

 

I couldn't help but think of this song.....

As the sun came out

Warming our hearts

Reminding us that life goes on

 

When Irish eyes are smiling,

Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.

In the lilt of Irish laughter

You can hear the angels sing.

When Irish hearts are happy,

All the world seems bright and gay.

  And when Irish eyes are smiling,

Sure, they steal your heart away.

  For the springtime of life Is the sweetest of all

There is ne'er a real care or regret;

And while springtime is ours

Throughout all of youth's hours,

Let us smile each chance we get.