Winter in the British Midlands: now there’s something you won’t hear much about from the Tourist Board! Yet, we had a marvelous time here a ways back, spending Christmas through …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Ireland Holds My Heart
On the night, cross bearing shields trudge an Ivy castle of unbelief. Fire blaze to the screams of women’s’ and children’s’ grief. In panic, chosen flee, save three. One taken …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Distant Discoveries
Ireland has clean air and towns; simplicity at it’s finest; warm pubs to talk with new lifelong friends; true quietness when I want it; the bustle of a city when …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Country and Culture
When I imagine Ireland, I picture the very green country landscape, the beautiful rolling green hills, old stone fences, little charming bungalows, gray stone castles and old ruins – and …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: A Break Abroad
Having the privilege of currently studying abroad in Glasgow, Scotland, I have found myself becoming increasingly fascinated with the lands of the British Isles. Looking back into my childhood, I …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Meet Me Halfway
In March of last year, I got out of a 5-year relationship. It was devastating. He had proposed to me the year before . We were going to plan our …