I’m not Irish, but my once bright red hair might give you pause. I’m not a fan of beer, either, green or otherwise. I do love the excuse to wear green, however, and the chance to write green limericks.
Here are two from last year:
As a gardener I find much to love,
even weeds at the end of my glove.
I once kept a log,
then I learned how to blog,
hence combining two hobbies thereof.
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Fairy Garden
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In my garden I learned how to sow,
tiny seeds laid all in a row.
Then I wait for the pests,
snails and rats never rest,
hoping one day something might grow.
Birthday Wishes
When I was fresh out of college, I had the luck of the Irish, the chance to work for a fledgling (now thriving) theater in San Jose, founded by full-blooded Irishman James (Jim) Reber. How Irish is Jim? He was born on St. Patrick’s day!
Today, Jim is Executive Director of San Jose Parks Foundation. He’s raising green for green. Here is Jim’s story:
I am using my birthday as an excuse to raise funds to keep San Jose’s Parks green, beautiful and safe and accessible to everyone. Help me celebrate a birthday, the arrival of Spring and San Jose’s Parks Foundation’s Neighborhood Empowerment Program. The foundation works with neighborhood groups to help residents keep their parks in great condition. $50, $100 or whatever you can afford will help keep our city parks green and healthy.
There was a young man named James Reber,
He started a repertory theater,
Then parks caught his eye;
He’s such a great guy,
Happy birthday, it’s time for green beer-beer!
Gardening Nirvana 
Happy St Patrick’s fair garden maiden. Only a true gardener could love the weeds at the end of her gloves, so cute! I guess snails aren’t too welcome in the garden, but I have to give them props for traveling with their home, that can’t be easy. Close your ears now Alys….”I think you’re kind of cute Mr Helix Aspersa”…giggle.
Happy Birthday to Jim!
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LOL! So true. You made me smile.
Happy St. Patrick’s day to you, too.
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😀 x
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Ps. that tipped over fairy garden furniture makes me think the Leprechauns got into the green beer early (still laughing when I see that)….they’re crazy down there in San Jose. xo Boom-prechaun
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🙂 eerpppp
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LOL, 😀
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Great limericks. Happy St. Pat’s day.
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Thank you, Marlene! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, too.
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I’m behind on posts too… Happy St Patricks Day. My husband is half Irish and so we’ve shared a glass of Guinness or two 🙂
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Awesome! Happy St. Patrick’s day to you both, PJ.
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Love the limericks, Alys! This was a fun blog and I hope Jim “rakes” in the green for his gardens.
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Thanks so much, ME.
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Thank you, Mary Elizabeth! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
And yes, I hope so, too.
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