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03/13/16 - NNHS Newsletter
“I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for
truth - and truth rewarded me.” |
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All this week
leading up to St. Patrick's Day, we'll be celebrating with Irish songs.
DOUBLE BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7uhrASGLw - Stuart Burrows - The Rose of Tralee PLUS Mary of Argyle - There's no video here, but Burrows' magnificent voice should more than suffice!
HOMEWORK: The History - http://www.iol.ie/~rose/story.htm The Festival - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_of_Tralee_%28festival%29 The Festival Catalog - http://roseoftralee.ie/catalog/
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rose_of_Tralee_%28song%29: "The Rose of Tralee" is a nineteenth-century Irish ballad about a woman called Mary, who because of her beauty was called The Rose of Tralee. The Rose of Tralee festival had been inspired by the ballad. The words of the song are credited to Edward Mordaunt Spencer and the music to Charles William Glover, but a story circulated in connection with the festival claims that the song was written by William Pembroke Mulchinock, a wealthy Protestant, out of love for Mary O'Connor, a poor Catholic maid in service to his parents...[1] |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
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Happy
Birthday to
Happy Birthday to morrow to Claudia Dellapenta Melgaard
('63) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to: |
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16 -
17 -
18 -
19 -
20 -
Many Happy Returns to You All! 
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THIS DAY IN WWII:
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THIS DAY IN 1966:
| Sunday, March 13, 1966 - Wrestler and actor
Akira Nogami (野上
彰) was born in
Narashino, Chiba,
Japan. Sunday, March 13, 1966 - Singer-songwriter Chico Science was born Francisco de Assis França in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil. He died in a car accident in 1997 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil at the age of 30. |
From My Friend, Susan, of NC - 03/12/15:
| “None of us is
perfect. I know of no one who would profess to be so. And yet for some
reason, despite our own imperfections, we have a tendency to point out
those of others. We make judgments concerning their actions or
inactions. There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions,
or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find
reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: 'Judge not.'”
-
Thomas S. Monson,
October 2010 |
Thanks so
much, Susan!
| “Keep a stiff upper
chin.” -
Samuel Goldwyn,
film
producer |
BONUS IRISH CROCHET PATTERNS:
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http://www.allfreecrochet.com/St-Patricks-Day-Crochet/Crochet-Shamrock-and-Four-Leaf-Clover/ml/1 -
Eva Ferrebee's
Shamrock and Four
Leaf Clover
- "Learn how to make a Crochet Shamrock and Four Leaf Clover this St. Patrick's
Day. Crochet shamrock patterns are easy to make especially when you follow this
quick video tutorial. Decorate your home with garland, make a barrette or
embellish a hat. It's the luck o' the Irish!"
http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2013/02/things-to-make-crochet-shamrock-garland.html
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Sarah's Shamrock
Garland
- "Bring some luck into your home with this Crocheted Shamrock Garland Pattern.
This free crochet shamrock pattern can easily be varied with different shades of
green yarn. Show a little bit of Irish love this St. Patrick's day with this
simple decoration." |
BONUS IRISH RECIPES:
| http://www.irishabroad.com/culture/kitchen/elizabeth.asp - Elizabeth McNally's Irish Recipes - "Elizabeth McNally is a Virginia (USA) based author, photographer and creator of Wee Kitchen. A second generation Irish-American, Elizabeth has traveled to Ireland more than thirty times over the past twenty years. On her website, Elizabeth shares photographs, recipes and stories inspired by her travels to visit loved ones in Ireland. A self-trained lover of baking from the age of twelve, Elizabeth enjoys looking for ways to bring a new twist to traditional Irish recipes while maintaining their heritage. Elizabeth's photographs and recipes have been featured on Cooking Club of America, Foodgawker.com and RefrigeratorSoup.com." |
FINALLY:
From http://www.ajokeaday.com - 03/12/16:
| A couple drove down a country
road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led
to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position.
As they passed a barnyard of
mules, goats and cows, the husband asked sarcastically, "Relatives of
yours?" |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
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1.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon
on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch
at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN
THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good
conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan
at 803-7701 for reservations.
2. Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, 2016 - The NNHS Class of 1966 will hold their 50-Year Reunion - OPEN TO ALL CLASSES. Friday Night: Meet and Greet at The Cove Restaurant, City Center, NN. Saturday Night: Marriott Hotel, City Center, NN. |
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The Rose of Tralee
The pale moon was rising above the green mountains,
The sun was declining beneath the blue sea;
When I strayed with my love by the pure crystal fountain,
That stands in the beautiful Vale of Tralee.
She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,
Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me;
Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,
that made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.
The cool shades of evening their mantle were spreading,
And Mary all smiling was listening to me;
The moon through the valley her pale rays was shedding,
When I won the heart of the Rose of Tralee.
Though lovely and fair as the Rose of the summer,
Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me;
Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,
that made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.
In the far fields of India, 'mid wars dreadful thunders,
Her voice was a solace and comfort to me,
But the chill hand of death has now rent us asunder,
I'm lonely tonight for the Rose of Tralee.
She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,
Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me;
Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,
that made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.
"The Rose of Tralee" midi courtesy of http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/ireland.htm - 03/10/08
"The Rose of Tralee" lyrics courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rose_of_Tralee - 03/13/08
First Image of Tralee courtesy of http://www.tralee-insight.com/ - 03/13/08
Second Image of Tralee courtesy of http://www.golfclubatlas.com/tralee1.html - 03/13/08
Shamrocks Divider Line clip art courtesy http://www.horse-races.net/clip/clip-patclip.htm - 03/13/08
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band
Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
Animated Air Force Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
