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DON’T MISTAKE A SHAMROCK FOR A CLOVER

All shamrocks are clovers, but not all clovers are shamrocks. The home and garden resource The Spruce indicates that the term “shamrock” comes from the Gaelic word seamrog, meaning “little clover.” There is no consensus as to which species of clover is the true shamrock. However, many botanists agree that the white clover (Trifolium repens) is the shamrock. However, the lesser trefoil, or hop clover, the black medick and red clover all can be contenders.

Four-leafed clovers of any variety are not shamrocks and should not be portrayed as such. That is because the shamrock is a three-leafed sprout that was believed to be utilized by St. Patrick to demonstrate the principle behind the Holy Trinity. St. Patrick, pointing to the three leaflets united by a common stalk, used this visual analogy to spell out the mystery of Christianity’s doctrine of three entities making up one Lord: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Therefore, for all of the purported good luck finding a four-leaf clover may bring - based on mythology imparted by ancient Celts called Druids - it cannot be passed off as a shamrock.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

8 small red potatoes

2 cups baby carrots

1 small onion, quartered

1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), rinsed and trimmed

2 tablespoons McCormick Mixed Pickling Spice

1 teaspoon McCormick Minced Garlic

1/2 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

Place potatoes, carrots and onion in slow cooker. Place corned beef brisket over vegetables. Sprinkle with pickling spice and minced garlic. Add enough water (about 8 cups) to just cover meat. Cover. Cook 7 hours on high. Add cabbage. Cover. Cook 1-2 hours on high or until cabbage is tender-crisp.

Remove corned beef brisket to serving platter. Slice thinly across grain. Serve with vegetables.

Elaine ompson

March 2, 2023

{Elaine} Origin: French. Meaning: “Shining Light”

Elaine passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, at the age of 87. Her loving daughter, Jill, and her adored grandchildren, Jack and Jenna were with her.

She was born in White Plains,daughter of Howard and Harriet Jamison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth (Ken) ompson and by her former husband, Earl Pratt.

Survived by her daughters, Karen (Bill) Adams, Susan Pratt, and Jill Pratt; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her siblings, Eleanor Drain; Howard (Ellen) Jamison,and Patricia Jamison,as well as many friends, neighbors and her companion, Roy Pragle.

Elaine was small in stature but she had a big personality and determination that could not be easily hindered.She will be remembered for her courage, strength and humor.

I invite you to privately celebrate Elaine’s memory in your own ways. I know she will be with us all in spirit.

“We understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love.” Madame de Stael

IRISH SONGS TO ENHANCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

“The Fields of Athenry”: This tune often is considered the unofficial national anthem of Ireland. It captures the tragedy of the Great Famine as well as the enduring spirit of the Irish people.