Of course our blog is wearing green today, it would not like to be pinched! But I am now on my fourth try to write a new post! The first three failed because important memories or perfect descriptions have been crashing into my best intentions demanding to be added to the new book before I forgot them. I will try my best to stay focused here! This will help . . . MUSICA made in heaven. First a little something to make your mouth water . . .
Happy Saint Patricks Day Everyone! How’s it going for you so far? I don’t know if you have a special something you like to make in honor of the day, but this ↑ is our favorite recipe for stew. It’s very different, it has raisins! 
And orange juice! And cayenne! And nutmeg of all things! That’s because I got my hands on it, and thought, those creative Irish, they would forgive me for messing around with their stew. Yummy, egg noodles, with butter. Yes.
I know, it says Irish and the only potato is a sweet potato and there’s no Guinness but I would wager you (and that is Irish) that the flavor of this stew will make you jump up to do your own version of Riverdance, from happiness.
For more wonderful Irish things that don’t make total sense to us go HERE and laugh. And HERE, for a wee taste o’ some things that make Ireland so wonderful. And here’s to a day of love and blessed luck for you all! ♣
Had to show you Jack this morning! He is in a very feisty mood. Jack is never in any danger of getting pinched on St. Patricks Day because . . .
. . . he brings his green with him wherever he goes, he is always Wearin’ the Green.
He knows what the camera is now, because he makes me chase him around and he rarely holds still anymore . . .
I get the camera and he begins to jump about or roll around so it’s difficult to focus on him. I have to take LOTS of pictures before I can get one that isn’t totally blurred into oblivion . . . It’s those green eyes I love so much.
He gets bored with me very quickly though . . . Get that thing out of my face, he yawns . . . (and please, WOMAN, stop kissing me, I am BEGGING you. You’re messing with my DIGNITY.)
Or else I will just leave. Very spoiled, very sure of himself.
So I say, OK, be that way, and go into the kitchen to get my newest Gladys Taber Newsletter to show you. I wanted you to remember that third thing down, in case you’re interested, and remind you to make your plans because I would love to see you there. ♥
I was trying to show you the article in the Newsletter about the Reunion where I will be speaking and signing copies of A Fine Romance, but of course the minute I don’t pay 100% attention to him, he is back. Now he wants to play! I take it any way I can get it. Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets . . .
And Lola wants to drape himself on just the parts I would like you to see . . .
I hope lots of you are already a member of the Friends of Gladys Taber? She has been one of my favorite authors for a long time. The quarterly newsletters are always delightful, interesting, informative, fun and evocative, I save them … ↑ here are a few of them from years past. If you’d like to read more about Gladys Taber, find out how to become a member of her fan club, or get better information about the Reunion in June (and tour her house Stillmeadow), I did a post about her HERE and put the dates and times at the bottom.
I finally got the Newsletter out from under Lola and on top of him. He took it rather well before he tore out of the room and up the back stairs. Like a nut.
Let’s see … oh yes, well! I asked my little-old tea-leaves blender for something Cinnamony and Green for spring, and preferably Caffein Free and they sent me a few packets, some more cinnamony than the others, some more flowery, but I think they got it just right with this one . . . it has body and balanced flavor and smells wonderful . . .
Only three more days until the first official day of spring.♥ Last night after dinner, I sat in front of the fire (because spring-schming around here is the real truth) with a cup of my new Spring Tea and read my Newsletter and I almost didn’t care that it was 28 degrees. (Ridiculous.)
I also made us some “Celebrating Spring” cards (2nd row from top) that can be used as Greetings cards for spring or Earth Day, as postcards or Easter Dinner invitations, or even recipe cards — they’re lined on both sides, are 4″ x 6″ on nice, heavy, uncoated card stock and come in sets of 25. Happy Spring!
Even if there is no spring (yet) at your house, I can’t tell you how lovely it is to read about a New England Springtime through the eyes and heart of Gladys Taber. I think this is my favorite of her books, probably because it was my first, but also because it takes you through every month and each season of the year. Especially good if you can’t make it to the Friends Reunion for Gladys Taber, this is a little
because I am going to sign this lovely book to the lucky one of you whose name is drawn as the winner of this vintage copy (in almost brand new condition) of this out-of-print title published in 1976. Oh yes! I found it on a back shelf in a dark corner of a group antique mall on our trip across country and have saved it for today. Just leave me a comment and you will be automatically entered.
One Last Thing, almost a PS: There are always lots of fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s day, delicious recipes, lots of parades, prayers at church, and bagpipe music; they even dye the Chicago River green. But for those of you that would like a more sober look at a piece of Irish history, this lovely MUSICA is practically an Irish National Anthem. There was a story this Sunday in the New York Times … my girlfriend Lowely (Finnerty) from two doors over, brought some of her famous (still warm!) Irish Soda Bread to help Joe and I celebrate this morning. We smeared it with butter and ate it while we 
read the article and listened to the words of this song together. Then we cried. I felt like I wanted to add something meaningful to the celebration, so here you go ~ it’s history we never want to forget. (Spoiler alert: I must say I don’t agree with those that would politicize this subject as was done with this article, just so you know. There is nothing political about hunger and the story is important; as my mom used to say, there is a difference between right and wrong. I try and think about it the way St. Patrick would wish for me to do and toss in a bit of common sense for luck ♣. We can’t change the past but as Oprah put it so perfectly, “We did then what we knew how to do; now that we know better, we do better.”) Blessings to us all dearest Girlfriends. XOXO (Don’t forget to leave your comment for Best of Stillmeadow!♥)
BACK TO BOOK WRITING . . .
I can’t wait to make your version of Irish Stew – it sounds yummy! And my girlfriend Donna shared her recipe for Irish Soda Bread, so I’m all set! Happy St. Paddy’s Day, dear Susan & Joe!
Lovely post as usual. I was invited to go to the event for Gladys Taber but am unable to go 🙁 I am saving up to move back to New England instead 🙂 It would have been an awesome trip, especially since I have the same birthday as you Susan and Gladys Taber!
Ohhh, well, that’s OK, next you’ll already be really close!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I have mostly French and German in me, but my Dad used to say we have a smidgen of Scotch-Irish in us! I think it’s funny how we all want to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! I would love to go to Ireland some day….
Love the photos of your silly Jack with his pretty green eyes! What a character! You’ll never get bored with him around!
How exciting that you are coming up with more memories to write about in your new book! Sounds like it’s all flowing together wonderfully! Can hardly wait for this one, too!
I love Gladys Tabor, too, and discovered her just before you wrote about her on your blog a few years back. I was lucky enough to find a bunch of her books at a local used bookstore! I started out buying one at a time. They didn’t have this one you’re giving away, however. I would Love to win it to add to my collection. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
We are having wild March weather: rain, wind and hail, but no snow like in other parts of the country. I think we’ll be able to hear the whole country sigh deeply when Spring finally arrives! Ahhhh…….
Blessings,
Laura
Not sure spring will ever come. It was minus nine degrees here this morning. But your latest post definitely has made my day better!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope it has gotten warmer for you, it’s sunny here but cold, at least it’s sunny! Thank you for the book giveaway opportunity!
Now you’ve got me curious, need to learn more about Gladys Taber. The give away book sounds wonderful.
Such a beautiful post to celebrate this day, Susan. I love the fun, Jack’s eyes and antics, the recipe, and the poignancy you bring us, as well, and most of all the Gladys Tabor book!! Thank you for always bringing such joy to my day.
Sure is a cold day over here on the elbow in Chatham today. The warmth is coming through soon!
Have loved Gladys’s writings for years. Would be delighted to have the book. What a find you found!
Oops. I think I maybe wrote a response on the wrong page. If not..I don’t mean to write a double. Anyway, my corned beef is simmering and I have already peeled potatoes and a huge head of cabbage is awaiting the pot so the Irish stew will have to wait. It certainly looks yummy though! Have a Happy St Pats and give Jack a little pinch.
Don’t worry, Vanna, our random number generator knows to choose from only one of each entry! xo
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I love you and Gladys Taber! Oh, and Jack, Girl and Joe too! Have a wonderful day. I’m very excited about your new book!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day–watching it snow here in Maryland and wishing for spring. Would love a good book to read until it gets here!
Pick me Susan! I love Gladys Taber and have read several of her books. Happy St. Paddy’s day to you!
Oh My, how could I not comment with a chance to win not just a book by Gladys Taber, but signed by you! You are the one who introduced me to Gladys!
I really had hoped to make my first Gladys Taber reunion this June and get to hear you speak, but my son and DIL need Grandma in July to sit with the grand kids while they go on a trip! How could I say no! So I will be flying to Ohio instead and hopefully taking my 91 year old mother with me! I think we are going to have a grand time!
Happy St. Patricks Day girls!
Chris
You need a clone too Chris!
I just need more vacation time and more $!
Don’t we all?
Oh Sue please enter me in your contest. You have converted me to a big fan of hers and I snap up as many of her books as I can, when I can! I have not read this one yet.
Love today’s blog!
Barbara
I’ll be seeing you at the FOGT Reunion – can’t wait. I’ve stopped at Stillmeadow a couple of times over the years and kinda snuck around, not knowing if someone was there or not, but to actually get to be there “legally” will be a big thrill. Love Jack’s green eyes!
See you there Kathi! I’ve never seen it in person at all, so I really can’t wait.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Susan, do you happen to know what is green and sits outside in the rain? Patty O’Furniture! Hope you all have a GREAT day. No more Snow!
That’s on my March Calendar page! 🙂
That’s where I got it from 🙂 Love your calendars, they make me smile
At 6:30 this morning, we were shook awake by a little tembler. Not having had one in some time, it was quit a surprise. Nothing broken or off the shelves but what a way to start St. Patrick’s Day!
Loved the pictures of Jack. My tuxedo is definitely a cousin of Jack’s as he does many of the same things – likes to get in baskets, boxes, linens and anything else he deems interesting. He’s a character to be sure.
Thanks for the info about Gladys Tabor. I love her writing and would love to win the book.
As always, thanks for another great post! Always makes my day.
Yikes, I’d better proof read better. My tuxedo is a tuxedo cat! And nothing fell off the shelves. Really, I’ll do better next time!
LOL!
Dear Susan,
I love the pictures of Jack! I have a beautiful cat named Francesca, who is all black and tres elegant. She is almost 15 (this April), and she is the Audrey Hepburn of cats! Keep sharing Jack and Girl Kitty pictures, please!
Warmly,
Ann
That book looks like a gem. Nice!
I have found only one of Gladys Taber’s books (in an old book shoppe in Wisscaset , Maine)- it made my vacation! Being from California I dream of seasons. I would love to have “the Best of Stillmeadow”. Thank you always for your inspiration. Best- Suzie
Happy St. Patrick’s to you and Joe. I am wearing my green today as this is my families tradition and I am passing it on to my 4 year old son. He went to pre-school today all dressed in St. Paddy’s day green. We are half Irish half Scottish, ooh, my Dad just turned over in his grave, he always told us we were 100% Irish. I didn’t find out I was half Scottish until I was in my late teens.
It’s 18′ here today, it feels like winter is never going to end. So a touch of spring from Glady’s Taber it’s just what the Doctor ordered. Bring on Spring.
It’s good he doesn’t know! I was going to say by Irish Stew has a lot of Scotch broth in it! Because we are Stewarts and basically we cover the territory up there pretty good!
I always put a touch o’ the Irish in my stew!!!
i am 1/4 Irish, a McKeever Descendant from County Cork, Ireland. My Irish Nana was a lovely lady and she made such an imprint on my heart. Round and short, I remember her touch and voice. Now I am a Grammy with two grandchildren and another on the way (whoooopeee!!) and as I reflected on the warm memories of my own Nana it dawned on me that she poured into me during my first 7 years! RIght after my First Communion my Nana had a stroke and died shortly after that. It was a wake up call for me to how very important my time is with my little ones as we never know how much time we really have to love, bless, and influence their lives.
Top O’ the Mornin’ Susan!
OHHH..how I would LOVE this book on Stillmeadow;I discovered Glady’s books as a new mom, 22 years ago!! MANY an afternoon was spent feeding and rocking my sweet boy to sleep, and then reading her wonderful tales.
She, and you, are a national treasure! xxoo, Carol
Oh so sweet. What a nice book to have around you when you are rocking your baby. xoxo
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, dear Susan! You bring so much joy to my day with your lovely posts and inspiration.
It’s green here in Oregon almost year round but especially so today!! Would love to read the Tabor book. Best wishes for EVERYDAY to you, Joe, Jack & Girl Kitty!! Nancy
Beautiful sentiment Susan as always. Happy Saint Patricks Day!!!!!
Jack – Aquellos Ojos Verdes – tra la — and now I have all sorts of songs popping up in my mind with Green in the lyrics 🙂 Well books are just about my favorite thing so I love having a chance of winning this lovely giveaway, but more important is that your “important memories and perfect descriptions” get down on the page. I like to think of you in “the zone” — that mysterious mode/mood when things are flowing freely from the Source — perhaps situated somewhere near the Irish in us 🙂 . Definitely thinking Green today.
Our daughters just returned from a wee tour of Ireland together. I’ve seen a few pictures…truly amazing…lovely stone relics in the midst of sheep and fuzzy cows. I hope to make it to the Emerald Isle myself someday.
I’m hoping our public library has some Gladys Tabor. Thanks for continuing to introduce new friends!
Susan,
Top of the afternoon to you!!! Hope you’re delighting in the festivities of the day, sounded like a wonderful start with Irish Soda Bread – yum!!!
Thanks for this most-generous opportunity!!! I’ve found a couple of Gladys’ books, not this one, though. 🙂 Always keep my eyes open when in an antique store and always ask just in case I missed it! 😉
Here’s to spring springing in a few days, fingers crossed. It sure doesn’t feel like it yet here in central IL as the wind chill was only 5 yesterday. Thankfully the sun is shining today and even though it’s still cold, feeling the warm rays of the sun is a gift!
Sending warm hugs and thanks!
Jeanette
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Spring will come….eventually.
Always happy to find a new blog posting! Love reading about the antics of cute little Jack! What a face!! We still have snow on the ground in Chicago! We’ll probably go from 18 to 80 overnight and skip Spring entirely!! Thanks for the ‘Spring-spriation’ and the give away!
I think I’ll try the Irish Stew, Yummy! And I love Jack’s green eyes!!!
Loved Gladys Taber as a young girl as my Mother always had her books. Your entries make me feel refreshed and bring to mind lots of memories. Thanks
What a nice surprise this is, a chance to win a very nice book ! Thank you so very much! Baking some Irish bread now and had our corned beef last night when the clan could all be here. Enjoy this cold but sunny Saint Paddy’s Day ! My Irish eyes are smiling for sure.
Love, Love, Love your blogs Susan and all your art and writings, oh and did I mention recipes? Thank you
Happy St. Patty’s Day! The corn/beef and cabbage is slowly bubbling away on the stove, and the Irish Soda bread is already done. A little cold in our neck of the woods, but the sun is shining…
Spring has sprung here in north Georgia, though today is chilly and rainy. If I were going to tour Stillmeadow, I would think I was blissfully dreaming. You must be so excited! It would be second — or perhaps tied — only with visiting Tasha Tudor’s Vermont home and gardens. But I gotta say that the picture of the Prime Kitty Feet draped across the paper (because if you are occupied with something and it can be sat upon in some fashion, it must be claimed, for this is feline rule) is my absolute favorite. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, even though I don’t think he swept through the Southeast and took our snakes with him :-/
My father, a son of Irish immigrant mill workers, served in the US Army Air Corps in WW2 in Europe. He married my mother, a US army nurse in England, where they were stationed. Her grandparents had left Ireland during the famine. He became a well respected lawyer and NH state senator. After raising 4 daughters, my mother served for many years as a NH state representative. My parents taught us, by example, that we should give to others, who were not as fortunate as our family. In doing so, we honored our Irish heritage.
An Irish Blessing
May Joy and Peace Surround You,
Contentment Latch Your Door
And Happiness Be With You Now
And Bless You Evermore!
Lovely Grace xoxo
After the green of St Pat’s Day, will be the yellow of daffodils.
Our daffodils are here in Nashville–awaiting green with warmer weather! Judy
What your article fails to state is the British were taxing the Irish to death, what little they had was being sent to Britain in the form of taxes.
BTW, republicans, as a whole, give much more to charity than democrats, even after taking into account differences in income and net worth.
Unfortunately the total of all charity contributions made by Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and Agnostics together doesn’t come close to covering the need, and of course it’s a world need, not just an American need.
Republicans aren’t the devils the media makes them out to be. I only believe half of what the news media supplies us with. Reporting the news used to be, reporting the news, not giving their (reporters & news media) own ideas about how we all should think. (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Republicans are not devils at all. Neither are Democrats. They are all human, some (on both sides) are good with the most wonderful of intentions and some (on both sides) are more about power and influence, but they are all being influenced by money. As long as lobbyists can have the ear and controls the pursestrings of the congress person more than we do, they will do what the lobbyist wants and not us. It’s the system. And in order for those “good” or “bad” congress people to get what they need, ie, change the world for the better, or get more power for themselves, they all have one thing in common, they have to get elected and reelected. And right now it’s mostly the lobbyists that pay for those elections and not us.
I like the broad scope of your concern and knowledge Sue — but you can see this perfect example of it working just as the politicians want it to — instead of the subject matter (because they politicize everything), we end up focused on who is bad and who is good, who gives the most, who gives the least, instead of who is hungry and how to fix it. It defines the tunnel vision that hampers progress necessary to improve the “overall” conditions that exist! Until we take a big giant step over this constant manipulation nothing will ever get done.
And my dream is that we never talk politics on this wonderful, happy blog!!! 🙂
Mary S. in Fresno, CA
Never “politics” — and hardly ever, except if something terrible goes on. xoxo
Oh Susan,
Planning a dreamy 25th wedding anniversary/50th birthdays trip to you-know-where. Was the great antiques store, where you found your teapot, actually in Wirksworth proper? Can you remember the name? So much fun planning! Referring to your book and choosing places (the sadness of leaving so much out!) and thinking of you. –Gina
p.s. were any of your peeps near the so. cal. earthquake this a.m.? -fellow valley girl
Yes, you can’t miss it. I can’t remember the name but it doesn’t matter, it’s right at the crossroads in the center of town and it has big windows you’ll be able to see inside. Are you going to stay there? My mom is down near Long Beach, but she didn’t feel it. And everyone else is further away. So good!
Felt the earthquake in the San Fernando Valley. I must be a fairly calm peep however, ’cause it takes more than that to shake me up. The news went on & on about it, as though the quake was horrible. (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Tasha set such I nice example of simple living, something I think of more and more each day.
Have you ever read the magazine, “Simple Living?” It’s wonderful if you’d like to live simply. Lots of ideas on living simply & staying organized. (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Oh what a lovely giveaway! I have become a fan of Gladys Taber because of your enthusiasm for her writing and just finished Stillmeadow Seasons last week. I’ve got the library holding another of her books for me which I’m to pick up soon!
Happy Spring, Ms. Suzy Q! Thank you for your lovely post today. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Pick me!
<3
Good morning Susan, and girlfriends. Happy St. Patty’s Day. I am not Irish but I must wear green since I work in the offices at our elementary schools and every student is always wearing green so must we. Love the pics of Jack and his beautiful green eyes. We have a black kitty that likes to chase my birds away from my feeders and he sits on our stone wall and stares at us through the kitchen window. Everytime I try to take a pic of him he runs, just like Jack. Too funny. Have a beautiful day and enjoy your stew or corned beef and cabbage everyone.
P.S The black kitty that sits on my wall has green eyes just like Jack. Forgot to tell the most important thing about the kitty 🙂
I love Gladys Taber! I would love to win this book 🙂
My apologies…Gladys Taber…misspelled her last name on my original post. Once I spelled her name correctly, I discovered that we DO have many of her books in our library system! I’m happy to add to my Spring Break reading plans. Thanks again for the intro!
Coincidence! I just finished making a big pot of Irish stew and after it was bubbling away on the stove I thought I’d have a little ‘Girlfriend’ time on the blog!
Thank you for a touching St. Patrick’s Day post- very enjoyable read on the couch with a couple kitties, a couple doggies and a warm cup of coffee on this rainy Tampa day! Love the article link and also the wonderful kitty pictures!! XO Amanda Peak
Please do enter me in the book give-away, that sounds delightful. Spring is finally beginning to creep into the North Georgia mountains although I say that as I sit here with my little space heater warming my feet, it has been a chilly, raw day. But the daffodils are blooming and the trees are beginning to think about budding out – the buds are starting to swell a bit – and one day, it really WILL be spring!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you.
Good Morning to you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thanks for the new blog post. I love reading your posts. They are fun and full of little tidbits. I would love to win your giveaway. Blogging is such great fun and the wonderful fellow bloggers are amazing.
Have a great day,
Joyously,
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
What a great post for this day, when we all feel a bit Irish! I found the NY Times article fascinating and was so glad you included the link. My late mother-in-law always said that “the Quiet Man” was her absolute favorite movie. I am going to try to find it today.
Thanks, sweet Sue, for including me in this giveaway. I purchased one of Gladys Tabor’s books from your website last year and would love to have this one!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Hi Susan. Happy Saint Patricks Day to You! It seems you always have such perfect timing when posting a new blog and know when I need a bit of up-lifting in my day. The corn beef is simmering and I have some irish music playing. My very irish Dad is coming over for dinner tonight. I am making your pinapple upsided down cake for desert (i know it’s not irish, but i had a craving and thought it would be fun!) Guess what…I was poking around in my local thrift shop and I found a copy of your vineyard seasons cookbook for 1.99! I was so excited I almost gasped! There were some other lades looking at the books and I had to be cool….I reached in and grabbed it and hugged it to my chest. I swear my heart was pounding a bit. I came right home and made myself a cup of tea and commenced to reading…sigh, so much fun. I don’t think you know how happy you make all of us girlfriends! Now I have two cookbooks in my collection and will continue to hunt for more treasures. Once again I will say…Thanks for being you. Mary Brehm <3
Hi Sue. I posted a comment yesterday and it still needs to be moderated. Sorry to be a pest…i know you are busy with your book. Thanks again, Mary Brehm
This one I couldn’t keep up with. There were 400 comments still waiting before bed last night and right now there are 319! So sorry, but I will get there.
Thank you Susan : )
And a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you Susan and everyone here!!
We always have a very, very special celebration because it is my mother’s birthday!! She is 87 years old today. And is she ever proud of her wee bit of Irish blood! Happy Birthday Mom!!!
It brings me so much joy to read your blog posts! Truly one of my fav things I take the time out to read these days. Its always makes me feel happy ~ like when you see the first crocus or enjoying the splendor our first spring blooms! Im not familiar with Gladys Taber. But trusting in your taste and talents, Im sure I would love. Happy Spring Susan!
I would love and treasure this book. Thank you so much.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Sue! Even here in Louisiana it is 47 degrees today – we want Spring too! Going to a huge book sale Thursday and hope to score a Gladys Taber book – found 2 last year – or maybe I will be lucky and get one you have signed. Top o’ the morning to ya!
Dearest Susan,
Years ago when I was a young mother living in the desert of Arizona and missing the green rolling hills of Ohio I used to treasure reading “Butternut Wisdom” in bed after everyone else was asleep. Reading of all she enjoyed in her part of the country helped me to not feel so very far from my roots and the lifestyle I loved. It was my own special treat to ME!
Later, when my husband and I were traveling one summer, we made a quest of hunting all the old Gladys Taber books we could fit in the car. She helped me through to retirement.
Now I live in Oregon and much of what Gladys shared with me I enjoy first hand. But she was my lifesaver and companion for almost 50 years–and each thing of beauty I witness keeps her alive in my heart. I will always be grateful.
ElFe
Seriously can’t wait for Spring!! Wishing you a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day.
Blessings, Nancy
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and Joe! Loved your festive blog and the stew sounds wonderful. Perfect for this chilly pre-Spring, so sick of cold and ice, please send up the flowers kind of day! May the luck of the Irish be with you.
Happy St. Patricks day to ya, Susan O’Branch!
Been a fan of Gladys Taber since she wrote in Family Circle magazine. Have a couple of her books but not this one!! We just made Irish stew for a church fundraiser. Wish I’d seen yours first.
Happy St. Patrick’s day to you, too! Green is my favorite color so the day is always special as I see so many people wearing it! ( and just a tinge of it in the melted spots between the snowpiles) Love Gladys and love that you always seem to find enchanting little things to delight us girlfriends with! Luck of the Irish to you and yours today and always.
Loved your post today, loved the music, loved the pictures of Sir Jack and love the chance to win such a delightful book!!!! Thank you and Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and Joe and the kitties!!!!
Happy St Patrick’s Day…and Spring is trying to be welcomed as well. Thanks for the wee bits of Irish you send to us today!
I’ve always loved a nice surprise, and this one seems to be of the nicest variety!
I have loved the books and stories and quotes you have put in your blogs of G. Taber. I even took the newsletter for a year. Wish I could come in June to see Gladys’ home and YOU!
Gladys Taber is one of my favorites….always looked forward to Butternut Wisdom. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Susan and Joe, and to all the girlfriends!
Happy Almost Spring! And Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope I have the Luck o’ the Irish and Gladys’ book finds its way to my humble abode:). If not, I know the person who receives it will enjoy her immensely!
OHHH, I want that book!!! I love books, have yours! Happy Green to you!
to find that beautiful book in a dark corner – oh how delicious! And I would love to win it for my daughter-in-love.
i love reading your blog because not only do i LOVE suprises but i always learn something. I feel like i get so busy in my everyday work, home and church life that i forget to STOP and enjoy a cup of tea and read a good book. Thanks for the reminders. I love that you cook for every little thing (that also makes me stop and make things from scratch, which i tell my husband just because the cake came from the box, i did have to add eggs and oil. lol
You did your part Jamie! Celebrating Life!
Susan,
Reading your posts puts a smile on my face and makes my day!
I made your Irish Soda Bread for this morning. I’m in heaven. Thank You.
What a pleasant thing to find in my mailbox today. Thank you for all you do for us. This is my kind of reading!
This makes me Clap my hands!! We will have our traditional Corned Beef and cabbage and new potatoes! I also make Irish Soda Bread with currants in it! can’t wait for dinner. Have a Happy Day!!!
I have never read Gladys Taber, but this book does sound delightful, and I am ready for a new read. Looking forward to your new book too. I know it won’t happen, but we could use one of those every year!
Happy St. Pat’s Day, Sue! Years ago, before my best girlfriend moved, we would go to her home for the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner complete with soda bread! Great memories! Tonight, in true non-traditional Outpost form, we are having baked spareribs, steamed broccoli and multi-grain sourdough bread.
It sounds like you are on a roll with your new book…very exciting! Always fun to have something new to look forward to!
xo peg
What a lovely blog for this snowy St. Patrick’s Day!
Love Jcak’s gree eyes, handsome fur baby.
It would be wonderful to have a copy of the give away book
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m getting ready to make some Guinness pie and listen to some Pogues music. My kitty also has those enchanting eyes, which I can’t get enough of. I am definitely going to check out Gladys’ books – thanks for sharing!
btw…did you know that there is a tiny happy face at the bottom of this page, just below the box that says ‘Post Comment’? I never noticed it before…pretty darn cute, I must say!!!
xoxo
thank you! oh! thank you, Susan. you make a good day quite great!!! I was very pleased to read the post by Grace, from NH, having recently moved from a lifetime of nh to va. I don’t know who her folks are, (or, were), but I can say this: if they taught her to share with folks who had much less, then that is the best gift they could’ve given her and her sisters!! it’s a true SHAME the way some are so hateful towards those who are HUNGRY and need some help!!!!!!!!!!!! one can never know how much hunger hurts till one has been hungry….not JUST from a skipped meal…but, by having NO FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! my folks always taught to “put yourself in the other person’s shoes”!! I totally agree with the nyt article!!!!!!!!!! well said and heartfelt!!!!! those to whom MUCH has been given should have a little HEART towards the rest of the population. come on, people!!!
I love the ingredients of the Irish stew. I love St. Pat’s. My favorite uincle was born today almost 100 years ago. Bless his heart. He passed away at 80. He was an Irish Blessing for sure.
Faith and begorah, your site always cheers my heart!
I was introduced to Gladys Tabor through your blog and would love a chance to treasure a copy of her book! Looking forward to YOUR next book, too.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Susan, Joe and kitties.
Oh, Gladys Taber. I love, love her writing and regret not picking up copies of her books in the past. This will be a real treat for whoever wins.
I enjoy your blog so much, and appreciate your sense of the beautiful in daily living! I’d be pleased to win the book by Gladys Taber. I’ve read some of her writings, and find she, too, is a kindred soul. Keep seeing and creating and sharing, Susan. You are helping make the world a better place.
Corned beef and cabbage with soda bread last night. Cottage pie tonight. Just went to an Irish mass — what a baffling language! Love Gladys Taber — my dad and I went to a reunion years ago on Cape Cod and then toured Stillmeadow — wonderful memories and even more so since we just lost my wonderful Dad.
I really must try to find some Gladys Tabor books – I know I would love them!
The house smells delish as my onions, corned beef, carrots, cabbage along with apple cider, spices, orange peel, brown sugar & a touch of mustard went into the crockpot at 7 a.m. should be ready about 5:00 🙂 I’ll cook a few potatoes separately as I ran out of room.
The celebrating spring cards are adorbs!! Nose xx’s, ha, to the sweet kitties and have a delightful day to ALL!
Done at 3:00:) First time making it this way – turned out SUPER:)
Any chance of sharing your recipe, Judi?
Thank you for such a nice St. Paddy’s Day blog…greatly appreciated by me whose maiden name was Murphy! My reservation is in and I’m so looking forward to hearing and meeting you at the FOGT Reunion. It will be great fun. See you then…
P.S. Just finished “A Fine Romance” over lunch and absolutely love the way you ended your book. So perfect!
xoxo Thank you so much Kathryn.
This book would be a wonderful accompaniment to your Fall Moons bookmark; how nice to learn about the seasons and moons. My mom and I saw the “Worm Moon” yesterday and we couldn’t believe how large it was. We referenced your bookmark to find the name. Thank you, Susan. We learn so much from you and come to your site for enjoyment and pick me ups when needed.
It’s a beautiful spring day here in SoCal; just returned from a walk and then sat down to read your blog (always my favorite!). I’m reminded that I wanted to get the Gladys Taber Newsletter again. I used to get it years ago – why did I let it lapse???? Susan, I hope you and all the Girlfriends will take and share lots of pictures from the day. I know there are many others like myself who would absolutely love to get to Stillmeadow, especially when you are there. But I know we’ll all enjoy making the trip vicariously with you.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I love seeing everyone wearing green and being in the spirit. I went all through grade school to a Catholic School and most of my friends were Irish but only those who were Irish were allowed to wear green so I always wished I was Irish. Now I decorate and celebrate the day like other holidays so I no longer feel left out. Just finished a smallish Shamrock Shake (tradition); I am so glad they now make a smaller size! Your Spring cards are adorable!!!
I have green eyes too, just like your sweet kitty. Happy St Patrick’s Day to all!
Headed to my library’s website now to see if they have any Gladys Taber.
Happy St Paddy’s Day to you Susan and Joe. I am definitely going to make your stew and some Irish soda bread I saw on FB. However since I haven’t the ingredients it will need to wait til the weekend,something to look forward to! The sun has been shining here for days but we think 20 degrees is warm now. Oh, I cannot wait until the yard is snow free for good. I miss digging in the dirt.
I would absolutely love to win the G. Taber book.
So-o-o-o-o-o ready for spring too!! I always smile when I see your drawings of little sheep – – spring personified. Also wanted to say how happy I am that there will be blotter calendars for 2015 – – we love them around here. Sun in Syracuse area today, hope you will get some too……tons of snow still on the ground, but hey – – every day is closer to warmer weather and green things popping up!! Happy to be an entry for the book, Thanks!!
Hi Susan,
Loved today’s post.
We made soda bread yesterday; corned beef cooking for tonight—a long- standing tradition to honor the Irish forebears.
Gladys Tabor is absolutely the best — another long-standing favorite!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and Joe! Love those green eyes on feisty Jack!
Top O the morning to yee…..I do hope you have a glorious day today…
You know – we are all sitting and waiting for your new book- but to win the Glady’s Taber book would be so sweet….i find myself looking in all the flea markets-antique malls-everywhere I go for either your books or hers. i have been lucky to find two of yours- but none of hers….YET…..
Good luck to everyone…..its fun waiting to see who won!@!@! Love seeing Jack – his eyes always hold soooooooooo much mischief and onryness…..hahah-
i bet he is a dear to cuddle with. Enjoy your day sweet Susan- we all dearly love you and it brightens my day when i see there is a new blog to read. You are a ONE OF A KIND- THE BEST KIND!@!@! Love and hugs from Kentucky…..