Lahinch, County Clare
Browsed the bookstore here in March of 2009. I bought a book by Gemma Mawdsley about a cemetery visitation from the famine days. Gemma is a 'graduate' of the Killaloe Hedge-School of Writing. (She makes mention of that fine group in her acknowledgements.) See The Paupers' Graveyard
Also check out Killaloe Hedge-School of Writing
I dare not dwell too much on the famine times, because I become saddened at the thoughts of such privation and death. Here I sit with a belly full, thankful, of course and very aware we are so blessed.
Today is Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2009. It was a very good day with our sweet family here in Charlotte. Rebecca and Luke arrived first, with the makings of green bean casserole and turkey gravy. Then came Heather and Ben, with potatoes for Ben's famous mashed potatoes, drinks and ice cream. They brought my favorite spumoni. The bird was cooked to perfection (everyone said) and while it settled, the rest of the dinner came together. Sweet potato patties, corn bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and eventually pumpkin pie rounded out the menu. Words can't quite describe the satisfied feeling inside my tummy. Thank you, Lord.
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