“To be Irish is to know that in the end the world will break your heart.” ― Daniel Patrick Moynihan   There is a sorrow in Irish history that is undeniable–the famine, “The Troubles,”  and on and on. There is also strength and resolve…

I was reminiscing with some friends the other day about childhood memories and our conversation turned to games, cartoons and children’s shows. You know: Uncle Wiggily and the decidedly unsavory Pipsisewah, Shari Lewis and sweet little Lamb Chop, Engineer Bill and the milk drinking game…