I thought about posting all kinds of Ireland pics, but chose this one of Blarney Castle for my St. Patrick's Day posting. The general association is obvious -- St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday, noting the death of the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick -- and there's that whole "luck of the Irish" thing as well. Blarney Castle is both Irish (because it is in Ireland), and is known for the Blarney Stone, which is commonly mistakenly believed to provide luck to one who kisses it. The gist of the legend of the Blarney Stone is that kissing it provides the user the eloquence of speech. Having this gift of gab could certainly result in one receiving good fortune, and, thus, the stone could be thought to at least indirectly provide luck when kissed.
Anyway, that's my story for today. Now time for some green beer.
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