tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post1632947154207024378..comments2023-12-27T08:47:46.468-05:00Comments on Irish Gumbo: Roll Me Over In The CloverIrish Gumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-42314059391347907682009-02-24T01:17:00.000-05:002009-02-24T01:17:00.000-05:00Beautiful.Beautiful.Laughing Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680322282476281072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-6056542469071235252009-02-24T00:17:00.000-05:002009-02-24T00:17:00.000-05:00Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that a lot of t...Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that a lot of the luck is in the search itself. A lovely essay. It will stick with me.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-57333066865617100972009-02-23T21:51:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:51:00.000-05:00Beautiful post!! I never believed that luck would ...Beautiful post!! I never believed that luck would be needed in something as guaranteed as love..until.. I loved and lost! Now, if I could have a few wishes back, I would not have wished for a pony, wings, or even a kiss from the cute boy in class...I would have wished for a love that left me breathless but had a strength and perserverence that stuck with me long after I learnt to catch my breath again...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680221201312100448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-29551079657197150042009-02-23T20:48:00.000-05:002009-02-23T20:48:00.000-05:00Teri: You're welcome! I have always loved that sou...Teri: You're welcome! I have always loved that sound. :)Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-55491398832860935932009-02-23T20:44:00.000-05:002009-02-23T20:44:00.000-05:00"Especially delicious was the drone of low-flying ..."Especially delicious was the drone of low-flying propeller planes, the low hum forming the perfect white noise sending the boy off into a peaceful daze to daydream under the benign gaze of the sun."<BR/><BR/><BR/>OH YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!<BR/>I know that tune! Ahhhh mmm thank you for that little nostaligic gem.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285468756347219525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-82179338527283122122009-02-23T19:18:00.000-05:002009-02-23T19:18:00.000-05:00PHFL: You know, I never thought of that! Hmm. Than...PHFL: You know, I never thought of that! Hmm. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>MMMR: I may have heard of it from my G-maw :)<BR/><BR/>lizspin: Maybe I'll just hum it to my Wee Lass.<BR/><BR/>MIW: *blush* thank you. I think my dad would take a shine to you, too. :)Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-68391025216016675852009-02-23T18:21:00.000-05:002009-02-23T18:21:00.000-05:00Eloquent….beautiful…and I love your father.Eloquent….beautiful…and I love your father.heather kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565607964223080506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-72526397885470755722009-02-23T17:50:00.000-05:002009-02-23T17:50:00.000-05:00If my Momma taught me right it goes. . ."Roll me o...If my Momma taught me right it goes. . ."Roll me over in the clover. Roll me over, lay me down, and do it again. . . "<BR/><BR/>Not the best of songs for a mother to be teaching her daughter, but - hey - it had a catchy tune. . .Liz Wilkey (a.k.a. A Mom on Spin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14804873736204504475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-84188588052195574652009-02-23T17:30:00.000-05:002009-02-23T17:30:00.000-05:00Love the yard....And speaking of clover.....I love...Love the yard....<BR/>And speaking of clover.....I love that song "Roll me over in the clover yankee soldier" don't you? <BR/>Oh wait.......that was before your time. Asky your Gramma about it :)<BR/><BR/>Steady On<BR/>Reggie GirlMidlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04189854037804749722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-42531032826880480172009-02-23T16:06:00.000-05:002009-02-23T16:06:00.000-05:00Belle: It’s a deep feeling, no doubt. Thank you.Mo...Belle: It’s a deep feeling, no doubt. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Mo.stoneskin: The last ten included Talking Heads, The Blaggards, Sea Wolf and The Clash among others. Right on about the daughter, she is an anchor…<BR/><BR/>OAM: I am, and thanks.<BR/><BR/>Joanie: I believe I will, I have a new set of glasses :)<BR/><BR/>MD: (grin) I really did spend a lot of time looking, just didn’t keep them. You keep yours…<BR/><BR/>Ashley: It’s good, and I believe I will.<BR/><BR/>24@Heart: I’ve seen your pics, I understand. Beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Captain: Thanks, man.<BR/><BR/>Dad: *sniff* I know.<BR/><BR/>Petra: Good! And you’re welcome :)<BR/><BR/>BTM: It is. Thanks. And I hope the rabbit’s foot is working out for you!<BR/><BR/>Momo: Thank you. Sorry about heartache :)Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-70490980976752373752009-02-23T15:18:00.000-05:002009-02-23T15:18:00.000-05:00I love me some symbolism. This was beautiful! No...I love me some symbolism. This was beautiful! Now my heart hurts.Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-32908357338636705212009-02-23T14:07:00.000-05:002009-02-23T14:07:00.000-05:00The quest for something that is destined to be in ...The quest for something that is destined to be in your life can be a soothing journey. Loved the post.<BR/><BR/>I never have found one of those f'ing four leaf clovers though....so I just boutght myself a rabbit's foor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-177987307029441632009-02-23T13:30:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:30:00.000-05:00Very nice. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.Very nice. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717981499965181200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-44870392169368547952009-02-23T13:23:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:23:00.000-05:00life may change us,but we start and end with famil...life may change us,<BR/>but we start and end with family.<BR/><BR/>oldman irishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-16533370801744279412009-02-23T12:23:00.000-05:002009-02-23T12:23:00.000-05:00Good luck, my friend.Good luck, my friend.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-23051064392171867812009-02-23T11:56:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:56:00.000-05:00My clover is the ocean. When I'm feeling disconne...My clover is the ocean. When I'm feeling disconnected I need to go and walk by the sea ... or just sit and stare at it for awhile. Nothing, absolutely nothing centers me and gives me peace more than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-14641520391314994892009-02-23T10:24:00.000-05:002009-02-23T10:24:00.000-05:00...lay me down and do it again.You are seeking you......lay me down and do it again.<BR/><BR/>You are seeking your clovers again, I hope you find them soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-75588203526596054142009-02-23T09:47:00.000-05:002009-02-23T09:47:00.000-05:00To take this literally instead of the way that you...To take this literally instead of the way that you mean, I still have the 4 leaf clovers I found as a girl while visiting my great-grandmother at her retirement home when I was a child. I'd spend HOURS combing the clover patches for that one elusive clover.<BR/><BR/>And by jove, I found one. <BR/><BR/>And I still have it. It's pressed in a book. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps I can loan it to you? <BR/><BR/>No.....you need to find your own. It's out there.Mama Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056327117924455147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-75818041705225153922009-02-23T09:34:00.000-05:002009-02-23T09:34:00.000-05:00I hope you find your 4-leaf clover. A little boyi...I hope you find your 4-leaf clover. A little boyish luck can never hurt. And besides, you have the luck of the Irish in you! And that can only help!Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943128638748507880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-22155397550246369592009-02-23T09:07:00.000-05:002009-02-23T09:07:00.000-05:00I like this a lot: "The boy maybe thought he no lo...I like this a lot: "The boy maybe thought he no longer needed luck in the form of small leafy totems. In no guise would he compromise the fragile shreds of coolness he desperately wrapped around himself."<BR/><BR/>Need the reminder - living w/ the teenage boy is sometimes a challenge - good to have the perspective.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are on your way to finding what you are searching for, IG.cheatymoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328903955238115971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-90419336768217734082009-02-23T07:14:00.000-05:002009-02-23T07:14:00.000-05:00I'd like to know what the old man was listening to...I'd like to know what the old man was listening to on his Ipod as he searched for the clover?<BR/><BR/>Gags aside, I often feel disconnected, it's only when I truly disconnect myself from, well, electronic things basically, and quiet myself down, like playing with my little baby daughter, that I feel connected again.mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-28540704426629809722009-02-23T06:32:00.000-05:002009-02-23T06:32:00.000-05:00I feel things in the marrow of my bones too. Your ...I feel things in the marrow of my bones too. Your analogies are just beautiful.<BR/>I think that clover is making it's way towards you rapidly..Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544499105873976552noreply@blogger.com