• Heartprints

    The Color Green, Gold, And St. Patrick’s Day

    Several years ago my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Northern Ireland and experience the culture first hand.  The landscape of the country was beautiful and the people were so friendly and hospitable.  Whether we were in the city or in the country, the charm of the Irish and the beauty of the country followed us everywhere. Most of you know that Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle and yes, this island certainly does live up to the name.  The velvet green grass clothed the hillsides as sheep grazed peacefully in the sunlight.  The steep cliffs and the beauty of the ocean sent the message of richness and splendor as we…