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{Notes from New England | sticking to the plan }
by Brenda M
Notes from the lives of a young Irish family who recently relocated the U.S.
When we made the decision to leave Ireland one year ago for a new life in the U.S. we kinda had a plan. We left with the intention of staying for at least 3 years. This, we figured should be enough time to decide whether or not we would stay permanently. This is what we told our boys, what we told our friends and family, this was the plan.

Two flies are better than one
by Daithi Fleming
It was a horrible day at work, but at least I'm not a Beijing washroom attendant. The latter, Chinese serfs with dubious benefits, are under a new directive: no more than two flies per stall...ironic rules for the potty police in a country where more people cue up for an offering at the porcelin goddess than a Facebook stock implosion party.

The Essence in a Portrait
by Brandon Ahlstrom
Seamus Berkeley, a painter from Dublin living in Berkeley, CA, USA, creates unique portraits that truly capture the essence of the subject's personality. In this article, Seamus' creative process is discussed with respect to one of his recently completed portraits.

I dream of Ireland.
by Katherine Drost-Moreno
Never got to go and probably never will.I'll dream about it till I'm gone
"may your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow,and trouble avoid you wherever you go"

Limerick City Archive + A July 4th Celebration...in Ireland
by Aine McCormack
A look at the virtual archive from the Limerick City Archive and a nod to a July 4th celebration...in Ireland!

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RECIPE CONTRIBUTOR

Elizabeth McNally is a Virginia (USA) based author, photographer and creator of Wee Kitchen.
A second generation Irish-American, Elizabeth has traveled to Ireland more than thirty times over the past twenty years.
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• Roasted Potato and Leek Soup

• Bailey's Irish Cream Brownies

• Bacon-Wrapped, Stuffed Pork Sausages

• Blackberry and Cinnamon Ice Cream

• Irish Potato Bread, also known as Fadge

• Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal

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