tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57417242024-03-12T18:12:35.588-07:00the california irish lassmusings about politics, sports, music and life since 2003juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comBlogger703125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-90329356920664380282021-05-08T09:30:00.008-07:002021-05-08T09:32:38.986-07:00Dems Who are RetiringDemocrats who are possibly abandoning the House of Representatives in 2022
AZ - Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick not running for reelection in 2022
FL - Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) announced Tuesday that he is running for governor
FL - Rep. Val Demings is “keeping the door open” to running for either governor or the Senate.
FL - Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) is considered unlikely to run for the House next juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-62305762010870084042020-02-10T02:43:00.000-08:002020-02-16T16:15:27.513-08:00Whiskey in the JarThis is one of the best known Irish folk songs, and it dates to the 17th century. It’s a story of a highwayman (a bandit) and his not so faithful lover. The song came to colonial America and became popular as a way of disrespecting British officials.
As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains
I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol and I juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-15033957693871339142020-02-07T01:26:00.000-08:002020-02-16T16:48:57.793-08:00Finnegan's Wake
In the ballad, Finnegan's Wake, the hod-carrier Tim Finnegan, born "with a love for the liquor", falls from a ladder, breaks his skull, and is thought to be dead. The mourners at his wake become rowdy, and spill whiskey over Finnegan's corpse, causing him to come back to life and join in the celebrations.
Tim Finnegan lived in Walkin Street
A gentle Irishman, mighty odd
He'd a beautiful juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-32212282858026911742020-02-04T23:57:00.000-08:002020-02-16T17:32:26.780-08:00In Dublin's Fair CityMolly Malone is the enigmatic heroine of the famous song of the same name, widely recognised as Dublin’s unofficial anthem. Immortalised in bronze during the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebrations, her statue takes pride of place in the heart of Dublin’s historic Georgian Quarter. Though regularly upheld as a traditional Irish ballad, it is not known for certain where the song originated, or if juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-80892746100957681422020-02-01T23:49:00.002-08:002020-02-01T23:53:17.686-08:00Her Eyes They Shone Like DiamondsThe story behind the song Black Velvet Band
The narrator is bound apprentice in a town (which varies in different versions). He becomes romantically involved with a young woman. She steals a watch and places it in his pocket or in his hand. The apprentice appears in court the next day, and is sentenced to seven years penal servitude in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In the broadside versions the juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-25745701311169929842020-02-01T21:19:00.000-08:002020-02-16T17:43:07.519-08:00I've Been a Wild RoverHistorically, the song has been referred to in Irish folklore and, since the late sixteenth century, it has been noted in written records—although it is likely that some northern Atlantic fishing crews knew the song before these historical accounts were made.
The song is a staple for artists performing live music in Irish pubs. It is often considered to be a drinking song rather than a juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-63212124263890878492019-05-25T08:36:00.000-07:002020-02-16T17:12:11.735-08:00O Danny Boy“Danny Boy” is a popular ballad that was written in 1910. Many people associate the song with Ireland, even though lyricist Frederic Weatherly was a British lawyer. The connection came when his Irish-born sister-in-law sent him a copy of the tune “Londonderry Air” in 1913. Upon receiving it, Weatherly modified his lyrics to fit the meter of the tune.
“Londonderry Air” was discovered by Jane Rossjuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-1111421464436394062019-03-03T07:52:00.000-08:002019-10-12T08:54:19.481-07:00
Julie Gallaher and B.T. Collins, Election Night 1991
I've Never Liked Any Politician More
Mark Shields
Washington Post April 3, 1993
Let me confess: I generally like politicians: they're willing to openly risk public rejection. And of all the politicians I've known and liked, I never liked any one of them any more than California Assemblyman B.T. Collins, who died much too soon at 52 juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-76683453850359857202018-10-11T16:48:00.000-07:002019-10-12T08:54:49.844-07:00Best Irish Pubs in AmericaWho doesn’t love a good Irish pub? There’s just something about that welcoming Irish-inspired décor, a well-pulled pint of fresh Guinness and some of that good old-fashioned Irish craic that makes a visit to a lively Irish pub a great way to spend an evening. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and virtually every other day of the year, we’re rounding up America’s very best. On this post, which I'll bejuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-46879483189525818282018-01-14T15:56:00.001-08:002018-03-03T16:03:31.544-08:00Let's Go to Ireland for a Krispy Kreme
American doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has reportedly chosen a site for its first outlet in Ireland, according to Dublin Live.
The massive company is understood to have selected Blanchardstown Centre for its first Irish project.
Estate agents working for the chain announced it was looking for Irish locations last year, reports Independent.ie.
The company, which has its headquarters in North juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-79833533155570442382015-12-06T18:27:00.000-08:002018-03-21T12:44:13.437-07:00Good Christian Men Rejoice lyrics
Hannukah Harry lyrics
Happy Holiday lyricsjuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-41303038290678385712015-12-05T18:17:00.000-08:002015-12-05T18:17:00.654-08:00Charlie Brown says Christmas Time is Here
Christmas isn't Christmas without a Louis Armstrong song: Cool Yule
Count Your Blessings Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby
Deck the Halls if you haven't got a hall, Deck the deck
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-61954169632691842532015-12-04T18:26:00.000-08:002015-12-04T18:26:00.164-08:00Look at Frosty GoWhen is Frosty the Snowman going to be on TV?
Give Love on Christmas Day better yet, give it every day
Go Tell it on the Mountain over the hills and everywhere
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen another classicjuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-7463634836798797552015-12-02T18:25:00.000-08:002018-03-21T12:44:54.382-07:00Dig That Crazy Santa Claus lyrics
Do They Know It's Christmas lyrics
Everybody's Waitin' For the Man With the Bag lyrics
First Noel lyrics
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-6511064807165007342015-12-01T18:17:00.000-08:002018-03-21T12:45:10.690-07:00Christmas Day lyrics
Christmas Island lyrics
Christmas in Killarney lyrics
Christmas Night in Harlem lyricsjuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-54085797465864717662015-11-30T17:48:00.000-08:002018-03-21T12:44:40.200-07:00Christmas Round the WorldIn Italy, they say Buon Natale
Carol of the Bells
Christmas Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Christmas Blues
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-80852679926893739142015-11-29T17:26:00.000-08:002017-11-18T14:55:08.299-08:00Have you finished your Christmas shopping?One of the most beautiful Carols Ave Maria
Everyone's recorded this - my latest fave is Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordon Leavitt Baby It's Cold Outside
Blue Christmas Don't you love Elvis Presley Christmas songs?
Here's a novelty - Brian Setzer Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-81440078136446214482015-11-28T17:15:00.000-08:002015-11-28T17:15:00.941-08:00It's the Holiday SeasonMy favorite song from the movie Love Actually All I Want for Christmas is You
Angels We Have Heard on High Practice these lyrics now and you'll be able to sing with gusto the Glorias at Christmas Mass.
Should Old Acquaintance be forgot - No! Auld Lang Syne
Away in a Manger The kiddies favorite Christmas Carol
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-30432569008756162612015-11-27T17:10:00.000-08:002015-11-27T17:10:00.886-08:00Christmas CheerBurl Ives popular Holiday standard, A Holly Jolly Christmas
Video from Dean Martin Christmas Special with Frank Sinatra is fantastic, A Marshmallow World
A Winter Romance - Another cut off of a Dean Martin Christmas album.
The favorite holiday song of Dentists everywhere, All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-51951058483123688242015-11-13T00:41:00.002-08:002015-11-13T00:41:51.885-08:00Happy Veteran's Day with George W. Bush
juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-9578747843291639762014-11-07T19:38:00.004-08:002014-11-07T19:39:19.516-08:00Have I Told You How Much I Love George W. Bush juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-85568359450362860262014-08-16T08:37:00.002-07:002014-08-16T08:37:15.456-07:00Rick Perryjuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-80949816577723220112014-01-26T01:21:00.001-08:002014-01-26T01:21:35.321-08:00
MITT ROMNEY slow jams the newsjuliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-79996861396793273022013-10-20T01:10:00.003-07:002013-10-20T01:10:17.125-07:00This Could Be The Start of Something Big
I adore this song!juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741724.post-8501126893112481832013-09-03T21:52:00.000-07:002013-09-03T21:52:10.899-07:00Yellow Submarine
We all live in a Yellow Submarine.juliemarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17216496365423656792noreply@blogger.com