
I stopped to take a picture of a phrase that caught my attention. The real gem was my sister-in-law’s reflection. Love when things unexpectedly come together, like our Saint Patrick’s Day in downtown Phoenix. The featured building (below) is the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library, where my mom, brother, sister-in-law, and I spent some time before walking around downtown. Enjoy the photo tour! π· It was a beautiful day in the Valley of the Sun, calm too, until party people painted the Valley green. Those photos are the subject for a separate post. ππ₯³π







My sister-in-law flies back home (overseas) in a few days. It has been fun spending time with her and seeing the familiar through a fresh set of eyes. I rather enjoy being a guide. I couldn’t do it without my Sirious Crush (he is reliable most of the time). π

I love traditional Irish/Celtic music, but I also enjoy other Irish sounds, like the band Flogging Molly*, who I’ve seen a few times. I am sharing one of my favorites of theirs, Float. Funny personal note about this song… it used to motivate me before starting my teaching day. I wore this song out! Makes me laugh remembering that. It’s not about the drinking (lyrics), that I barely do; it is the lines, “… don’t sink the boat, that you built, you built to keep afloat… ” Musical pep talk: You can do this Ms. S! Teaching over 120 high school students, day after day, is hard work! Now, I work with grown-ups. Now I can just listen and enjoy the song. πΆπ
*Flogging Molly is an Irish-American Celtic punk band formed in Los Angeles in 1995. Lead singer and founding member, Dave King, was born in Dublin in 1961.
Thank you for visiting! Be well. π Michele
Photos: my images, sister-in-law’s image reflected in two photos, my brother (reading something) in third
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What a fun time. I love the first phrase and photo.
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It was a fun day, from start to finish. Thank you. I am rather fond of it too… the phrase and the photo. π
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The Flogging Molly are indeed fun folk. I’ve seen them a few times and they always put on quite the riotous show. I think my favorite of theirs is still “Worst Day Since Yesterday” when they do it live and allow themselves to drop the f-bomb between Worst and Day. π
One of these days I’m going to have to find a work conference to attend in your state to correct the fact it is one of a handful of states I have yet to visit. Good to know your “crush” is mostly a reliable guide. I wonder how the other guy fares (Yo, G…). π
Have a great rest of your weekend.
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Also a great song, about a “worst day.” π You’ll find less crowds and cheaper rates, but don’t attend a conference in the summer, and if you choose to hike, take water! A trip to the Grand Canyon is a must… something everyone should see. It is breathtaking! My Siri man mostly gets me where I need to be. What he sometimes lacks in navigational expertise, he makes up for in joke telling. Translation please – what does the “G” mean in (Yo, G…)? Thank you, you too!
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“Hey, Google”. I’m an Android user. I’ve been tempted to change the voice trigger to “Yo, G…” because I’d probably never say that to anyone in real life. π
Thanks for the advice. I’m apt to melt in the summer, being someone from the northern climes. Anything over about 90Β°F and I start to get squishy.
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Yo, G, got it! ππ» You are speaking another language. π Do it! π±
You are welcome. It can be downright dangerous! Too many tourists get in trouble on hiking trails because they underestimate the heat. It may be a dry one, but it is not one to take lightly. Temps can quickly climb to over 110 in the summer. Seriously squishy!
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A delightful Saint Patrickβs Day π· photo tour, Michele ~ thank you for sharing the local scene. π And, doing so with style, as you look good in green! π
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It was a delightful day, yes. Thank you! Good to be seen in green. Unless it’s envy – that doesn’t look good on anyone. π€
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True that. Unlike actions taken with a green thumb, being green with envy cannot be cultivated. ππ§οΈπ¨βπΎ
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Nor should it be. ππ» Best to let plants shine in that green glory!
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I love the first picture. Don’t Sink the Boat was a fascinating video and song. I had never heard it before.
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Thank you, Pat! I was focused on the words, then realized after, that I had captured my sister-in-law’s perfectly placed reflection. Thank you for watching the video – an artistic and engaging one! I am glad to share something new for you. πΆ
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Excellent share. π
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I appreciate that. ππ» My evening photos have a very different tone. π
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Look forward to seeing them.
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I enjoy seeing our stomping ground through your eyes. It is varied and beautiful. Especially in the light of your photos. Lovely work!!
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Thank you, author Sandra! I am drawn to the light. π
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We share that in common, my friend!!
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While living in Liverpool for some years ago, what I remember best – was evening walks on pub or cafe together wirh some of all those irsh(wo)men in Merseyside. Not about the drinking as main case, but the singing. Always ended up joining at the table with lots of wonderful old irish songs. Even only with a single beer (have to say it was Guinness, Kilkenny or O’Hara’s Red.?). Can still miss them. π
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Thank you for sharing this special memory. π€πΆ πΊ (just one π). Sounds wonderful! I would miss them too!
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That was fun! Thank you. π
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The Dubs were superstars, Ronnie Drew was a legend (although this one was Sean Cannon).
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I hope you had a wonderful time with your family. We will have to get back to Phoenix, we didn’t spend a lot of time there and I didn’t see any of those places ! I liked the Floating Mollys, they remind me of a local band we have here, The Fiddleheads! We watched Waking Ned Devine last night, what a terrific movie ! Have a great weekend Michele.
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Thanks so much! It was a fun day, and the temps were perfect! π The Fiddleheads sounds like a fine Irish band. π΅ Every town needs a solid Irish band! Haven’t seen the movie – thank you for the recommendation. Enjoy your weekend. Thank you, Susan. π
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Great post. Your sister in law looks so chic, calm, cool and collected. Perfect for the saying!
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Thanks Rebecca! I am glad you enjoyed my post. Yes, my sister-in-law is all of those things. π Not planned, but the capture did work perfectly. ππ»
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So glad you were able to spend time together!
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Yes, thank you. Very kind. π
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Ah, I love those stenciled lines on the window. So very true. Flogging Molly, yes, please. Lovely post, Michele. Happy weekend! ππ³
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Stopped me in my tracks! π· A lively band! Thanks, Jeff, you too. πππ³
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Ah, indeed, they are. π Most welcome, and thank you. ππ³πΌ
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I love Celtic music too!
Yay on getting to be with your SIL. It is cool how we can see new things when seeing it through someone else’s eyes.
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A beautiful and transcendent sound. π₯° Absolutely! Thank you, Joy.
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Yes! Happy music. π
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An enjoyable walk Michele. Loved the animations in the great song. It would get me going as well π
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Thanks for taking the tour and for watching the video! A beautiful day to be out and about. Precious days, before summer appears, always too soon. Tis a good song that I may never grow tired of. πΆ
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I love that quote and youβre right – the reflection makes it perfect.
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The quote is to the point! ππ» Thanks for appreciating. π
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Love them all, but the first is fabulous!
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A surprising and fun outcome! π€© Thanks so much photographer Cindy!
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So nice pictures and music.ππΆ
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Thanks, VG! ππΆ
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Gorgeous tour pictures and glad you had fun with your SIL.
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Thank you, Nicole. Greatly appreciated!
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So marvalous places, photos of the beautiful nature , Gorgeous photo of your sister in law and so gorgeous dear your photo too πΉπππ So glad to hear you enjoyed the most with your family on Saint Patrick’s Day ππβ€οΈ Have a happy weekend π
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It was a marvelous day. Thanks a million, Thattamma. Hope you’ve had a happy and healthy weekend with your gorgeous family. π
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Yes, I also enjoyed with my family, all cameπβ€οΈ Thank you and most welcome dear friend πΉπβ€οΈπΉ
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Wonderful love that flows through your family. π₯°
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Thanks for Sharing these Ma’am
I am happy seeing these.
Every pic tells a story.
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Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Devang! Photography is fun and it is a joy to share.
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Yes
It’s good to click πΈ
A good memory
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Definitely, great for eyes π
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I loved it. Thanks for sharing.
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Wonderful! Thank you. ππ»
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Just for the record, you are one hell of a writer. Love your work.
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That’s a mighty fine compliment. Thank you! π»
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You earned it and you are welcome.
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What a delightful post, Michele! Thank you for sharing the tour of downtown Phoenix and the delightful Floggin’ Molly video! β€ Have a great week!
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My privilege and pleasure. Thank you, Cheryl. I am glad you had fun here! π You too!
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How fun was that! Glad you βre enjoying your time with your sister in-law
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Fun, yes! Thank you, Alicia. π
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Can’t wait to hear about that! LOL
But this sign says so much and it’s so true! Your sister in law is beautiful!
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π Yes, it does and yes, it is! Your kind of message. ππ» Yes, she is stunning. π€© Thank you!
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Definitely my type of sign! LOL
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Those photos look lovely! I especially loved the one of the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library – it looks very dramatic!
Glad to hear you had a fun time!πβ¨
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Thanks for visiting, Deepthy! The library made for a nice black and white. I appreciate your comment. I will catch up with your blog later today. ππ»
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful walking tour with us, Michele! π
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Thanks for joining me, Ingrid. π Happy Spring!
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How fun! Sounds like a wonderful day. ππ And there have been songs Iβve worn out during different phases of my life, too. Amazing the power of music!
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It was. Thank you! One of those days when everything flowed perfectly, including the temps, like being part of a movie set, although I imagine that rarely flows perfectly. π€π Amazing, yes! πΆ
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It is an awesome phrase and the picture is captured so beautifully indeed!
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Yes! I suppose there is a difference between shit and epic shit. The latter being more desirable. π Thank you!
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Haha :)) Very welcome!
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What a wonderful walking tour, Michele, along with time spent with family. I love the photo of your sister-in-law’s reflection. A beautiful unexpected surprise. Flogging Molly is great too and the lines you shared are truly inspirational.
Thanks for sharing. π
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So nice of you to join me! Makes my time that much sweeter. I appreciate your kindness and generosity, Lauren. Happy Spring to you! πΈ My pleasure. π
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Wonderful vivid photos, Michele! You’ve got a great eye for detail – lovely snapshots π β€
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Glad you enjoyed the photo tour, Tom. Thank you for joining me! I quite enjoy looking at the world through a lens. π Happy Spring to you! π»
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A great song .. a great post , epic pics. My dear gorgeous friend .. your posts are always like an exotic journey. Thank you β€οΈ
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I am glad you enjoyed my tour. Thanks so much, beautiful poet! π “Exotic journey” – I love the sound of that! π ππ»
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You are so welcome, Lovely Lee. Looking forward to many more of your spectacular postsβ€οΈ
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You are very kind. π€ππ»π
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Love the signage and the pic is epic the way it all comes together. Hope your SIL had a good visit
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A straightforward yet powerful message! Thank you, Dawn, my sister-in-law had a good visit. Sad to say goodbye. I look forward to seeing her again. ππ»
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What a delightful post and I love Flogging Molly!
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It was a special day. My SIL made it home safely. Miss her already. FM – yay! πΆππ» Thank you!
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Great tour and pictures Michele. Fun to share time with your sister in law! π
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Thank you, Cindy! It was a special day and visit. Hard to say goodbye to my SIL. π
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oh that’s so nice.. awwww. β£οΈπ
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Oo, what lovely photographs of this trip. I love that opening quote and the “to be continued” mural as it really invites the viewer to continue the narrative. π
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I had a blast! Thank you, Layla, for appreciating my photos and for catching the “end” quote. Fun with words! π
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