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Posted on March 17, 2023 by beth

on this st. patrick’s day

no matter your luck

may you be filled with immense joy

as you remember this:

“you never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from,”

-cormac mccarthy

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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johnlmalone on March 17, 2023 at 5:03 am said:

first cab :) great wisdom there; on bad days I’ll remember that ; happy St Pat’s day, Berth :)

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 5:42 am said:
  
  I hope so, John –
  
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Brad Osborne on March 17, 2023 at 5:11 am said:

Where did you find an Irish sheep? Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 5:41 am said:
  
  they’re really in all the coolest places
  
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Sadje on March 17, 2023 at 5:25 am said:

Yep, that’s is quite true. Blessings.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 5:40 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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  - Sadje on March 17, 2023 at 7:09 am said:
    
    You’re welcome
    
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utesmile on March 17, 2023 at 5:50 am said:

Happy St Patricks day!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:07 am said:
  
  you too!
  
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ladysighs on March 17, 2023 at 5:53 am said:

Never underestimate an Irishman. Even if you don’t believe him.
(I believe!)

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:07 am said:
  
  I’m half, so pretty shady )
  
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  - ladysighs on March 17, 2023 at 6:14 am said:
    
    Tomorrow I’ll feel sorry for you. Today – Have a good one!
    
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ivor20 on March 17, 2023 at 6:00 am said:

I saw 2 Irish bands playing today at ‘Murphy’s’ pub, a fun time was had by all …
Madigins Wake & The Poachers …

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:06 am said:
  
  how great!
  
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  - ivor20 on March 17, 2023 at 6:20 am said:
    
    Lots of fun Beth … ☘
    
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GP on March 17, 2023 at 6:55 am said:

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:34 pm said:
  
  ☘️
  
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beetleypete on March 17, 2023 at 7:16 am said:

Ollie and I will be trying to spot the Beetley Leprechaun on our walk later. He might be hard to find.
Best wishes, Pete.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:34 pm said:
  
  He certainly could be ☘️
  
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markbialczak on March 17, 2023 at 7:43 am said:

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Beth! Thank you for providing me with a big smile with your post this morning.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  My pleasure and to you, too☘️
  
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quiall on March 17, 2023 at 8:45 am said:

An old Irish saying: May you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you’re dead.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  Love it ☘️
  
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josborne17602 on March 17, 2023 at 9:35 am said:

Love the quote! And Happy St. Paddy’s Day to you!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  And to you☘️
  
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stevieslaw on March 17, 2023 at 9:39 am said:

True

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:32 pm said:
  
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katharineotto on March 17, 2023 at 9:46 am said:

I love the quote from McCarthy.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  It’s a good one
  
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valenciartist on March 17, 2023 at 9:59 am said:

A wise thing to think about…

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  Puts it in perspective
  
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Kiki on March 17, 2023 at 9:59 am said:

happy St Pat’s Day….. or half of it! :)

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:31 pm said:
  
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Dale on March 17, 2023 at 10:12 am said:

Love that! What a face :) Happy St. Paddy’s Day to you and yours!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:30 pm said:
  
  And to you, dale !☘️
  
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  - Dale on March 17, 2023 at 6:49 pm said:
    
    Thank you!
    
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Minnesota Prairie Roots on March 17, 2023 at 10:27 am said:

That’s quite a quote to contemplate. A positive spin on negative.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  I think it’s trying to see some good in a tight situation
  
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Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard on March 17, 2023 at 10:36 am said:

A St. Patty’s Day toast to all that worse luck out there. We’re lucky to have it.🍀

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Indeed!☘️
  
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Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh on March 17, 2023 at 10:36 am said:

So true! Happy St. Paddy’s day ☘️

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SusanR on March 17, 2023 at 10:39 am said:

McCarthy was quite the optimist! Happy St. Paddy’s day to all!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Saw the lighter side
  
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Keith's Ramblings on March 17, 2023 at 10:40 am said:

A great pic and wise words! Here’s to St Paddy!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Cheers!☘️
  
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Bitchy After 60 on March 17, 2023 at 10:40 am said:

That’s definitely immense joy. Love it.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  I’d say so, too☘️
  
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Erika on March 17, 2023 at 10:51 am said:

That is something I often think of when things don’t turn out the way I hoped.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  Yes, as we learn with a bit of life experience
  
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  - Erika on March 20, 2023 at 5:52 am said:
    
    True!!
    
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Martha Kennedy on March 17, 2023 at 2:32 pm said:

McCarthy is right.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  He sure is
  
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100 Country Trek on March 17, 2023 at 2:46 pm said:

Happy St Patrick’s Day. My husband’s was born Mar 17 named Patrick.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  Lucky!
  
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Jim Stewart on March 17, 2023 at 3:06 pm said:

I get to wear my Guinness/St. Pat’s day hockey sweater tonight. Might even have a Guinness.

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:25 pm said:
  
  Perfect
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene on March 17, 2023 at 4:29 pm said:

I love this, Beth. Happy St. Patrick’s day. Hugs!

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- beth on March 17, 2023 at 6:25 pm said:
  
  U2!☘️
  
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Baydreamer - Lauren Scott on March 17, 2023 at 8:35 pm said:

Cute photo and great quote. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Beth! ☘️

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- beth on March 18, 2023 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  I hope you had a happy one as well, Lauren
  
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hitandrun1964 on March 17, 2023 at 8:40 pm said:

So true and adorable picture.

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- beth on March 18, 2023 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  I love that happy sheep
  
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Jeff Flesch on March 18, 2023 at 12:34 pm said:

Excellent. 🍀

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- beth on March 18, 2023 at 7:15 pm said:
  
  thanks –
  
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Geoff Stamper on March 18, 2023 at 7:13 pm said:

Always good to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Even better to survive the celebration.

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- beth on March 18, 2023 at 7:17 pm said:
  
  ‘live to tell’ is my motto
  
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indianeskitchen on March 19, 2023 at 1:08 pm said:

Hahaha I love your pictures Beth. St Patricks Day is always good since it is my granddaughter’s birthday!

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