I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover

Selected in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

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1) This is one of the songs included in Willie Nelson's Rainbow Connection album. He named it after his daughter Amy's favorite song when she was a little girl. She'd been asking him to record "The Rainbow Connection" for 20 years and finally, in 2001, he came through for her. Think of something you had to wait for. Was it worth the wait?  I think it can go both ways. Sometimes when you have to wait you build a thing up so much in your mind that the real thing can't live up to your expectations. But sometimes, life surprises you and the thing is all you thought it would be and maybe more. My first trip to Chincoteague Island was like that. I read Misty of Chincoteague in 4th grade and dreamed of going to the island until I was in my late 20's. It didn't disappoint and it has become my happy place. I used to feel that way about Disney World, too, back before the crowds got to be so huge.

2) Willie can trace his family tree back to the Revolutionary War. Are you interested in genealogy?  Yes. I'm lucky in that all the branches of my family have valued roots and kept amazing records. I know my roots all the way back to when my ancestors first arrive in America (all were before the Revolution).

3) Today Willie is legendary performer, but as a child, he was very uncomfortable in front of crowds. He recalled that during his school days, reciting in front of his class made him so uncomfortable he suffered nose bleeds. When did you most recently have a bloody nose?  I don't think I've had one since I was a kid.

4) During the 1990s, Willie had problems with the IRS. His management team set up illegal tax shelters and he ended up owing millions in back taxes and penalties. This year's IRS filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15. Will you be early, on time, or will you need an extension?  On time.  

5) In "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," Willie sings about appreciating something he has previously overlooked. Is there anything positive in your life you feel you may take for granted?  I don't think so. I'm very aware that what is here today may very well be gone tomorrow. 

6) Four leaf clovers and shamrocks are considered good luck. Do you have a lucky charm?  No 

7) "The wearing o' the green" is one way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Will you wear something green in honor of the day?  Yes. I have a pair of leggings with shamrocks down the legs and a matching shirt covered with shamrocks.

8) According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun he must either give you his pot o' gold or grant you three wishes. Would you choose the gold or the wishes?  I would take the wishes. I could use two for important things and with the third ask for my own pot of gold.

   

9) Traditional Irish stew is made with mutton or lamb, though here in the US beef is also very popular. What's your favorite soup/stew?  Plain, old, vegetable beef stew or for soup I'd choose ham, cabbage, and potato.

A brief update for those who have been following the rough patch my family is experiencing at this time:

Our son-in-law is going tomorrow (Saturday) to see our daughter at the facility she's been at for the past 2 weeks. They have to meet with her therapist for a joint session. Their marriage may hinge on this meeting. I will be keeping the grands so Mom and Dad will have more freedom to talk.

As for my stepdad, nothing is changed. He is still in ICU. He's on ventilator because they have him heavily sedated to keep him still. He did not wake up at all today (Friday). No word yet if the surgery saved his leg.

Please continue to pray.