J.M.J.
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In Ireland, Earrach (sounds like arragh) is the word for Spring which begins on the
1st Day of February!
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Finney knows it’s time to think of the garden he’ll be having!
February 1, 2016
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Our Finney says…
“In not too long, there’ll be a day,
To put me warm jumper away!”
February 1, 2017
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Happy St, Brigid’s Day to each of you!
On this first day of Irish Spring,
God bless you, each, in everything!
February 1, 2018
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February 3, 2016
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This time of the Feast of St. Brigid (February 1st) brings us to joyful anticipation of warmer weather! Known also as “Mary of the Gaels,” our Brigid is always ready to pray for us and with us!
February 3, 2017
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February 4, 2016
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February 5, 2016
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February 6, 2016
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“The icy snow will soon be gone,”
Says I, Finney the Leprechaun!
February 6, 2017
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Oh, my! It snowed all thru the night,
And covered everything in sight!
February 6, 2018
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Our Finney says…
“When snow be gone and warmth be here,
Fine flowers grow! You’ll hear me cheer!”
February 7, 2017
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February 8, 2016
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Woke up this morn’ & said, “Uh, Oh!
It looks like we have had…more…snow!
February 9, 2018
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Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes!
Our Lady is Mother to each of us…always offering her love and care…thank you,God, and
thank you, Dear Blessed Mother
February 11, 2017
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On this great Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes…
dear Mother Mary, please pray for each of us…
Dear Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland…
February 11, 2018
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Enjoyin’ the sun!
February 12, 2016
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In morns and eves with bright white snow,
We’re grateful for the Peace we know.
Thank you, God!
February 12, 2017
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Just can’t believe the snow and ice…
But must admit…looks pretty nice!!!
February 12, 2018
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Oh, yes! Sun feels good!
February 13, 2016
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Finney says Happy St. Valentine’s Day!
St. Valentine, please pray for each of us!
February 14, 2016
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Thoughts of love…St. Valentine’s Day…
Sometimes bring hearts and flow’rs our way!
February 14, 2017
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As Christmastime fades into Lent,
We think more of how time is spent.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, please bless each of us, especially during these weeks of Lent.
Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018
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St. Valentine* reminds us all of the
Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for each of us!
Happy St. Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2018
*Remains of St. Valentine rest in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Whitefriar Street in Dublin!
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…won’t be long!
February 16, 2016
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The sun must shoo the snow away,
So flow’rs can come and have their say!
February 16, 2018
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February 17, 2016
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The winter’s snows will melt away,
And bring us Spring’s things any day!
February 18, 2017
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February 19, 2016
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February 21, 2016
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Our Finney loves his Christmas tree!
All times of year, its lights you’ll see!
February 20, 2017
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Outside while there is frosty snow,
Inside I sit by fire’s glow!
February 20, 2018
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Lookin’ for birds up in the sky,
Sometimes you see them so, so high!
February 22, 2017
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Our Murph and me, we’re smart to be,
Cuddled so warm and cozy-ly!
February 23, 2018
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“When you don’t have an umbrella in the rain, a leaf will help”
says Finney the Leprechaun!
February 24, 2016
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“Yup! A leaf can help if you don’t have an umbrella for the rain!”
says Finney’s Mum!
February 24, 2016
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I love to see Cardinal birds, too…
Such fun to watch them when I do!
February 24, 2017
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‘Tis a busy day!
February 25, 2016
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February 26, 2016
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Did see a ladybug today…
Did not stay long, she flew away!
February 27, 2018
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The buds of Spring…the bright sun’s light…
Are such a welcome, wondrous sight!
February 28, 2017
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Green!
February 29, 2016
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There always skies that are blue,
Tho’ they may be hidden from view.
“Christ looks at us and His gaze upon us is one of salvation, of love, and compassion.” (Pope Francis)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, please bless each of us, as Lent begins, on this Ash Wednesday of the year 2017
March 1, 2017
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Please share my Finney’s Irish fun,
Before St. Paddy’s Day is done…
With all who love all things Irish…
With anyone that you may wish!
March 1, 2016
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Today’s the first day of the rest of your life!
How blessed are we!
March 1, 2018
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Please spread the grand news of today!
15 days ’til St. Paddy’s Day!
FinneyTheLeprechaun.net
Is where some Irish fun you’ll get!
March 2, 2016
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Grand rainbow colors…birds in flight…
Nice warmer weather’s gifts to sight!
March 2, 2017
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‘Tis snowin’ out, I’m comfy here…
I’m nice and warm…full of good cheer!
March 2, 2018
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“Oh, my! Oh, my! Oh, my, my, my!
Look at all this white snow,” says I!
March 2, 2018
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What fun it is that I can say,
‘Tis soon will be St. Paddy’s Day!
March 3, 2016
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A cozy day is what I say…
Just waitin’ for St. Paddy’s Day!
March 4, 2016
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From browns to greens we hope to see,
As springtime shows itself to be!
March 5, 2017
*Picture upper left – Great Island, Co. Cork Picture upper right – Inís Mor of the Aran Islands Picture lower right right – Black Fort on Inís Mor
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Finney says…
St. Paddy’s Day’s here ‘fore too long!
Me Mum & Dad will sing a song
Along with me on that grand day,
When all the world’s in Irish Way!
March 5, 2016
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Time with me Mum!
March 6, 2016
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‘Tis gettin’ green-er every day…
Just love bein’ outside to play!
March 7, 2017
*Pictures upper left and right – Inís Mor of the Aran Islands
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We’re happier than we can say…
‘Cause soon ’twill be St. Paddy’s Day!
March 7, 2016
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What’s that, this morn, ’tis in me sight?
‘Tis such bright sun & rainbow bright!
March 7, 2018
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No matter if you’re in woe’s way,
Have Joy! ‘Tis soon St. Paddy’s Day!
March 8, 2016
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Rest up! Rest up! ‘Fore soon ’twill be
St. Paddy’s Day for you and me!
March 9, 2016
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Sometimes it seems so dark and gray,
And then there comes a sunny day!
March 9, 2018
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When more and more of green does show,
We all see new buds sprout and grow!
March 10, 2017
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Just one week more ’til that grand day,
When we have fun in Irish Way!
March 10, 2016
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Oh, my! This plant that is so green,
‘Tis grand for our St. Pat’s Day scene!
March 11, 2016
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Hooray! We will have so much fun!
Before St. Paddy’s Day is done!
March 12, 2016
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Shamrocks are wakin’ up to say,
“Just 4 days ’til St. Patrick’s Day!”
March 12, 2017
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Ohhh, I just simply cannot wait,
‘Til it’s our St. Pat’s Irish date!
March 13, 2016
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When sprouts and blooms be comin’ strong,
Always the shamrocks come along!
March 13, 2017
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Methinks ’tis time for snow to go,
And let greenlings and flowers show!
Me little home and squirrel’s nest…
Just doesn’t seem we’re at our best!
March 13, 2018
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The story of Tipp Hill, come read!
For a fun tale of Irish deed…
FinneyTheLeprechaun.net
You’ll, with this Irish tale, be set! (Post 101)
March 14, 2016
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Pinks, blues, and greens happen each day…
While we wait for St. Patrick’s Day!
March 14, 2017
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‘Tis only 3 more days to go,
Till St. Pat’s Day when we all know
The world will celebrate with green,
St. Pat, Ireland, and shamrocks’ scene!
March 14, 2018
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There’s only two more days to go!
‘Tis a great day…the Irish know!
March 15, 2016
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Finney can’t wait for St. Pat’s Day,
When all things are in Irish way!
And Murphy-Girl and good St. Pat,
Are by Finn’s fire thinkin’ that!
March 15, 2018
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‘Tis now the eve of that grand day,
When all the world’s in Irish way!
March 16, 2017
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Tryin’ to look around today,
To make sure everything’s ok,
For St. Paddy’s Day fun for us all,
No matter if we’re short or tall!
FinneyTheLeprechaun.net
Could maybe just be your best bet!
March 16, 2016
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Methinks all’s set for St. Pat’s Day!
With greens and shamrocks…Yay! I say!
Me blackthorne stick is by me side,
And me shillelagh, I don’t hide!
Me Rosary’s always close to me,
‘Cause then I know ’tis safe I be!
Me pride in bein’ Irish folk,
Is truth of which I never joke.
Me heart is always glad to say,
Have a Happy St. Patty’s Day!
March 16, 2018
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Happy St. Paddy’s Day to all!
From me, Finney, who be so small!
No matter what and come what may,
Let’s celebrate St. Paddy’s Day!
March 17, 2016
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The island of Éire was blessed to be
The place of Patrick’s destiny.
He loves his Irish folks and land,
This patron Saint of all Ireland!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17, 2017
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My Family’s gathered just to say,
A Happy, grand St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17, 2017
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‘Tis here! ‘Tis here! This special day!
Me friends and me would like to say,
“Our wish, for you, is lotsa fun,
Before this fine, grand day is done!
God’s blessings come to each of you,
In ev’ry way in all you do!
Happy, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Love and peace, for you, we do pray!”
March 17, 2018
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…the next Parish over!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, please bless each of us!
*pictures of tiny green shamrocks…courtesy of Hailey Towne
March 17, 2018
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Omygosh, I am all worn out!
Yesterday’s fun was grand, no doubt!
March 18, 2016
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St. Paddy’s Day festivity…
I say that I recovered be!
March 19, 2016
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Happy St. Joseph’s Day!
Dear st. Joseph, please pray for us and with us!
March 19, 2017
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And just to put ye minds at rest,
Me pot o’ gold’s one of the best!
March 20, 2016
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But Mum wants to keep dancin’ strong,
Tho’ sure it feels like way too long!
I need to jump into my bed,
And rest my very sleepy head!
March 20, 2017
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Fun beach time’s not so far away!
God bless us all’s what I do say!
March 21, 2016
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Me Mum has dancin’ shoes always… And A special dress for special days!
March 21, 2017
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Our fine plant Friends are growin’ now!
And by God’s Hand we know ’tis how!
March 22, 2016
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When gray skies change to lovely blue…
Gives such a lift to us and you!
March 22, 2018
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Can you believe we had some snow?!
Sometimes snow comes in Spring, I know…
March 23, 2016
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Happy National Puppy Day to Murphy-Girl!
Our Finney says Murph’s his dear Friend!
So, on this Day he wants to send
A wish for Murph to have a day
That’s full o’ fun and lotsa play!
March 23, 2018
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Momma and Baby! Fun to see!
Such fine, grand sights for you and me!
March 24, 2016
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From dawn to dusk…just every chance…
With her grand dress, me Mum does dance!
March 24, 2017
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What seems lifeless to me and you,
Can have new life when Spring comes, too!
March 25, 2016
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Must take an up-close look to see,
This drop of sap from a pine tree!
March 27, 2017
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Good Friday’s not an easy day,
And Father Bede teaches the way
St. Patrick taught so long ago…
So, all, of Jesus King, would know!
Good Friday, 2016 (March 25)
Good Friday’s come and we all know,
God’s Love for us does plainly show…
God bless each of us.
Good Friday, 2017 (April 14)
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Dear Jesus, be our Light Divine…
Your sacred cross stands strong…Your sign.
Good Friday, 2017 (April 14)
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All fine, grand things take time to grow.
I wonder much, but this I know!
March 26, 2016
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I know the cold and frost won’t last,
When sunny days help us get past
The winter weather…ice and snow…
And then the flowers’ blooms will show!
March 27, 2018
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…by your holy cross, You have saved the world.
(Prayer from the Stations of the Cross)
Holy Saturday, 2017 (April 15)
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Hooray! Yay! Happy Easter Day!
Let’s celebrate and dance and play!
March 27, 2016
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A happy, happy Easter all!
No matter whether tall or small!
March 27, 2016
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Happy Easter, 2017! (April 16)
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A Blessed Easter to each of you!
Easter Sunday, 2018 (April 1)
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‘Tis such a very rainy day!
Thank God for maple leaves, I say!
March 28, 2016
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How fun to watch the greenlings grow,
As from the Earth, themselves, they show!
March 29, 2016
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The winter sky has gone away…
Springtime is here…”Hooray!”…I say!
March 29, 2017
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‘Tis sure indeed a lovely morn…
What a fine, grand day to be born!
March 30, 2016
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Grand springtime buds, flow’rs, and new green,
Are some fine sights of springtime’s scene!
March 31, 2017
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God bless this beautiful Family!
April 1, 2017
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Precious time sure does fly!
April 1, 2017
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A Happy, happy /birthday message to my precious Son who is now 38!
…where does the time go?!
For April 1, 2018
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Ohhh! Finney likes these fun, grand toys!
Must be the home of fine, grand boys!
April 1, 2016
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Seems like Finney is watchin’ me…
How could that be? Finney is me!
This little boys’ home is such fun;
Lotsa playin’ ‘fore day is done!
April 2, 2016
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Buds, sprouts, and flowers come with Spring…
Lots of green this season can bring!
April 3, 2017
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Me buddy, Tom, he sat right here.
Tom Hanks and Finney…Friends, ’tis clear!
April 3, 2016
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These little boys are here somewhere…
These grand sneakers someone does wear!
April 4, 2016
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The calendar says it is spring,
But Murphy says, “What’s this snow-thing?”
April 4, 2018
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My goodness! What a soft surprise!
This lovely snow before our eyes!
April 5, 2016
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Enjoyin’ Easter time’s so fun…
With springtime fun for everyone!
April 5, 2018
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The snow has gone away so fast!
Why, ’tis already in the past!
April 6, 2016
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‘Tis grand to welcome each Spring day,
Hopin’ that warmth is here to stay!
April 6, 2017
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…and even if clouds hide sun’s shine,
I’m safe and cozy in this pine!
April 7, 2016
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I’ll tell you what I thankful-think…
My Friend, the Leaf, saved me a drink!
April 8, 2016
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A friendly bird is nice to find…
A bird can be quite fun and kind!
April 10, 2016
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Colors of the leaves and flowers,
Bring delight for many hours!
April 10, 2017
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As day begins to say good night,
The lights can be such a grand sight!
April 10, 2018
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Findin’ fun here sure won’t be hard…
‘Tis a fine tree, in a grand yard!
April 11, 2016
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The flowers that are white and bright,
Are lovely to find in your sight!
April 12, 2017
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I see more grass-y greens today…
Could be the snow’s goin’ away???
April 12, 2018
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These purple flow’rs are poppin’ out!
First here, then there, then all about!
April 13, 2016
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A special note from Irishnannie to my Instagram Friends!
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April 14, 2018
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This Cafe Lena’s quite a place!
I even see Bob Dylan’s face!
April 15, 2016
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I, Finney, do say God bless you…
I send lots of love and prayers, too!
This prayer comes in a special way,
‘Cause, too, I say Happy Birthday!
April 17, 2016
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Wishing a lovely birthday for a lovely lady!
April 17, 2017
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Happy, happy birthday to our beautiful 30 year old Baby Girl!!! What?!
April 17, 2018
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‘Tis grand to have Eastertime brunch,
With such fine foods on which to munch!
April 19, 2017
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I have to say I’m lovin’ Spring,
And all the new life it does bring!
April 19, 2015
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I see the flowers slowly show,
All colors of the grand rainbow!
April 20, 2017
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April 23, 2016
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Spring always brings life that is new…
And brings new hope for me and you!
April 23, 2018
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The birds and flowers and sunshine,
Tell of Earth’s beauty…ohhh, so fine!
April 24, 2017
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He stuffs that orange in his face,
Before we even say our Grace!
April 24, 2016
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April 26, 2016
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Forsythia does bloom with BURST,
As springtime showers quench its thirst!
April 27, 2017
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The winter’s sun turns into spring’s,
With warmth, the flowers’ blooms it brings!
April 27, 2018
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April 28, 2016
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These buddin’ pinks…so beautiful…
Amazin’ Spring’s so wonder-ful!
April 28, 2017
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The trees always have lots to say…
On St. Catherine’s and Arbor Day!
April 29, 2016
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The Adventures of Finney the Leprechaun 