The Irish have a ...a word ... or a saying ... or a song ... for it!

We have returned to the States after one of our top 2 trips! We are not returning empty-handed ... that extra suitcase that folds into itself came in mighty handy. Plus, I came home with a few Irish sayings. Unfortunately, I've forgotten too many of them. (Which reminds me that "too far" is an Irish affliction. And if "too far" means that they can't visit the wild and woolly West Coast of Ireland ... "too bad" is the answer!) 

Here are some of the favorites ... feel free to add your own in the comments. In the meantime, Erin Go Bragh ... and I have one final  post but it will be a few days to "settle" and take a retrospective view!

Phrases we heard ... yep, even the long ones!

May those who love us love us.
And those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn't turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles,
So we'll know them by their limping.

May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.

I could have bought it for half of nothing. 

I may not be tall but but my voice is the tallest in the room (spoken by someone encouraging another Irishman to sing). 

May the Good Lord take a liking to you,
... but not too soon!

'Tis better to buy a small bouquet
And give to your friend this very day,
Than a bushel of roses white and red

To lay on his coffin after he's dead.

We cannot share this sorrow
If we haven't grieved a while.
Nor can we feel another's joy
Until we've learned to smile.

And my absolute favorite ... given how much tea we drank during our sojourn ... 

Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it!