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☘️ St. Patrick’s Day

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Steven Hylands, “Rock Formation” (2018)

On this St. Patrick’s Day, explore a deeper, older Ireland: a land of music and poetry. Here is the tiniest taster of some of my favourites:

Ancient poetry
Pangur Bán  (A monk and his cat)
Summer has come

Modern poetry
Louis MacNiece, “Dublin
Eavan Boland, “Quarantine

Traditional folk music
Port na giobghe, played by Seamus Innis on the uilleann pipes
The Lark in the Clear Air (a poem by Samuel Ferguson) sung by Cara Dillon

Celtic trad music
Cúig, “New Landscapes
Rura, “Catriona’s

Modern folk music
Luka Bloom, “Holding Back the River” [lyrics]
Damien Dempsey, “ Sing All Our Cares Away”. [lyrics]

Explore the life and impact of the historical St. Patrick

Glory in the stunning landscapes of Irish photographer Steven Hylands

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A year or a century

MR Summerville, “Mid-flight” (2019)

Someone asked me recently “how long will you keep doing this postcard thing?” At this moment, it feels inevitable, like breathing. I cannot not.

I know (I think?) there will be times where sending postcards will chafe. I may outgrow this project, or it may outgrow me. So I’ve made myself a promise. I’ll reassess at the end of 2020 / after postcard #100 and pivot or persevere.

Until then, let’s enjoy the journey together.

Appreciate the journey whilst working towards your goals

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