First a little Chieftains.
Now, of course, some Van the Man.
Nothing says “St. Paddy’s Day” like The Pogues.
And finally, the late lamented Kirsty MacColl, who was English, but should have been Irish.
And no, no Enya.
Consider this your evening open thread.
Hey.!
Winner!
Nice. I will go into the mystic with Van any day
Way to go veti
I’ve been out all day and missed all the great threads! But I’m definitely ready to catch up with LL and some tunes. Thank you!
And then there’s THIS moment of stunning artistry. SIIIIGGGGHHHHHH.
OK, first to the Gabriel Byrne naughty mat……
I love Gabriel Byrne. One of my favorite movies is “Into The West”.
What? I don’t know that one! {{shuffles off to Netflix….}}
I watched all the seasons of In Treatment, OMG.
Treatment was terrific. I think you will really like Into The West. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_West_(film)
Thanks, LH! In the queue.
Absolutely loved In In Treatment! What a great drama!
Wasn’t it something? So interesting and deep. Byrne was mesmerizing. I wish it could go on.
Gabriel Byrne fans will enjoy him on the History channel in the Vikings. And Mr. Byrneis only the third most attractive man in this very interesting new show. Yes, I’m serious.
Beautiful. Pete D is fabulous
The POTUS, well, he’s OK, I guess
There are really no words for what Pete Souza is doing. He documenting an historic presidency, for sure. But he’s also illuminating so many aspects of the man and his environment. We are bathed in detail. We are treated to the moods of POTUS, FLOTUS and their staff. We are given a peek into the daily rigors of the job. Incomparable eye. I love him and his work.
Amen, Meta. I agree 1001%.
“We are bathed in detail.” Meta, what a beautiful description of the great work of Pete Souza for this presidency. I hope that we all will take into our space the historic and beautiful souls of our POTUS and FLOTUS to savor in our lives for many years to come.
HZ!!!!!!!!! Have been missing you. How are you????
LL
I was gone, but a second, and there was your post. What happened to my promise to imagine myself being first? Hmm? OK, I was too s l o w. Yep 
Congratulations Vetivera24.
thanks! Gotta keep the cell phone handy.
Nena, see #57!
The Chiparoo Helpers are doing a mighty fine job posting awesome threads. Thanks for the music and a clean sheet of paper LL.
And why NOT Enya?!?!?
To be honest, I did go through an Enya phase in my youth. Hell, I’m pretty sure I was Irish in a past life.
I KNOW I was Irish in a past life.
Go on, I’m Irish in this life! Well, maybe not born and raised, but the green blood runs strong in my veins! Great Grandfather Eugene O’Sullivan came over in 1850…. (hmmm, that’s quite a while ago, eh?)
Hold on to TODers and this wonderful community:
Alabama Shakes is becoming one of my favorite bands.
I saw then on SLN and just love her and the band. This pure music. Nothing but music
This is…..oops, sorry ;(
Oh my!!!!! A 21st Century Janice Joplin on the rise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I understand Russell Crowe is a big time Alabama_Shakes fan, so that can be good news! Not surprising, eh?
Bob, I had never heard of Alabama Shakes, but it was something about the sounds and disposition of the lady that I said Deja Vu. Thank God that you mentioned Janice Joplin, because that is the answer to “my” Deju Vu. Thanks>>
Wow. I’d heard their name but never any music! Unreal. Thanks SO much – destined to become one of my new fav bands!! Showing my age here, but I remember my boyfriend at the time (now my husband of 45 years – though I did get married VERY young, haha) sitting outside the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach listening to Janis. We didn’t have the $3 per person to get tickets. My best friend was with us also – still my best friend of 50 years this year.
Again, thanks bunches; so much music today is so formulaic. Lucky to grow up when I did. From the best music into technological wonders. And no Aids in the lovin’ years.
Ha, anyone remember “The House of Tomorrow: by Monsanto at Disneyland? Memory lane – here I come!
Thank you! I love the spirit and the sound of this!
Check this meta (and, Nena & LL and everyone) …
aHaahahahhaaaa!
For sure I am going to get their CD. This young lady has a superb soulful voice and her voice commands pure pleasure.
She is Fabulous.
Thanks Bobfr
Have rarely ever listened to such an exceptional, passionate female vocalist. The comparison to Janice Joplin is not lightly made. I saw her in concert and have not been moved to make that comparison, ever, since. Sure hope I can attend an Alabama Shakes concert sometime.
Thank you Nena!!
#FORWARD
My pleasure
Amazing! I’d heard their name but never any music! Unreal. Thanks SO much – they are no doubt destined to become one of my new fav bands!! Showing my age here, but I remember my boyfriend at the time (now my husband of 45 years – though I did get married VERY young, haha) sitting outside the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach listening to Janis. We didn’t have the $3 per person to get tickets. My best friend was with us also – still my best friend of 50 years this year.
Again, thanks bunches; so much music today is beyond formulaic. Lucky to grow up when I did. From the best music into technological wonders. And no aids in the lovin’ years. 
Ha, anyone remember “The House of Tomorrow: by Monsanto at Disneyland? Memory lane – here I come!
How about some black Irish
turn yourself arooooooooooooooound……
I’m just catching up with this story. Utterly gob-smacking ignorant. I mean, truly, truly, truly beyond help.
yup. their own apartheid amurka.
Hey Meta, the majority of them are still fighting the civil war. Consequently, it’s natural that they want that country in which they raised the “white flag” of surrender. Whatever the f@(% that is.
I don’t even know what to say. It’s so hideously out of touch and out of tune with the modern world.
I will add that the mix you described is the prototypical robber baron age in the 21st Century that the repubs want.
U2
New Year’s Day.
River Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HgGAzBDE454#t=21s
I’m seeing *unconfirmed* reports that rapper LIL’ Wayne (age 30) is comatose in ICU after suffering multiple seizures.
Yep, HP and TZM both have stuff on him. Talented, but a suffering soul. One of my siblings loves his music.
CNN says he’s recovering. TMZ says he’s at death’s door. Wayne’s people say he’s watching the Syracuse game. Twitter has serious stuff and there’s also jokes. It’s all a convoluted mess but I hope he’s okay.
Yes, I see a lot of conflicting reports but I hope he will be okay too.
Apparently, this is the latest.
Now folks are questioning this tweet because it seems too grammatically correct… LIL Wayne’s grammar is THAT bad? Ugh.
Let’s see if this trick works.
I see a book. Freud was wrong.
Metoo.
Uh huh…
honest injun.
I see breasteses…….then I saw a book.
Wonder who the designer is …. of the book, of course
I don’t see any book. -:)
A book?… Oh…right.
WOW, take a nap and miss a whole thread! I’ll have to go back later and read the brilliance that LL has brought forth…
Meanwhile, just reading the Philly paper and found the below little gem. Most glancing at the subtitle would think this azzhole was a guest of the President. NOT; he’s a rethug and was the guest of our PA-07 congresscritter… Of course, they don’t provide that info until the end of the story…
Marcus Hook mayor probed in gun incident at his home
Mari A. Schaefer, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
POSTED: Friday, March 15, 2013, 4:48 PM
He was a guest at President’s State of the Union address just a year ago.
Now, he is under investigation for allegedly shooting a gun in his house and giving alcohol to a 20-year-old whom he threatened to hold
hostage.
more —-> http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130315_Marcus_Hook_mayor_probed_in_gun_incident.html
Chris Hayes is in place of Rachel tonight.
You seem thrilled. Just like you are to visit the dentist’s.
He’s a mixed bag. I don’t mind him, but…..not like there’s a LOT of choice for prime-time cable poitical talkers. Two hours of LOD would have been better and Chris could have been a decent side-kick!
First?
Oh Mighty One I don’t know how to break the news too you….
Nope,
We were just a tad too slooooow
What? What are you trying to tell me….
Oh, how the mighty have fallen …. down the thread.
I know, actually…
My brother sent me The Beatles Anthology set of DVD’s, the REAL thing, produced by APPLE (remember them amk?)… And true to form, since I was AT SHEA STADIUM in the summer of 1965, and saw THEM with these eyes…. Well, now I’m done for: this weekend will no doubt go past me as if I am not on the Earth. No first for me, but that’s okay, I was first once before! Am in heaven with my new collection of vids, will check up on y’all as I am able! 
This from the woman who does not watch television anymore….
Now that LiL’ Wayne has tweeted that he’s okay – What does it all mean for OBAMA?
I know this is blasphemy, but I just don’t like Lady Gaga as an artist.
rafa wins over fedex.
Just been reading and lurking….but this absolutely knocked my socks off! Wrap your head around this….h/t to Smartpants
So cool desertflower.
Good evening everyone………Just a heads up, I am trying something……..a new post may show up in the next 10 minutes pay not attention to it…dont post anything It will be erased right afterward. Thanks for you patience.
Ok Thanks for your patience, test over…
That’s because Rachel was in Bill maher show.
When she goes on another show, she sticks up for the president and his policies.
Do you think it’s Msnbc policy to talk preparativ toward the President and maybe it’s part of job description?
A little fun post for putting up w/ me
Whoops wrong post
OMG I am going to bed…………shoot me….
UT, does the MacPro have adobe Flash? Thanks. Do you use twitter and Facebook and have a Homepage?
Carol look what you did…………why did post all the same videos 3x? What are you doing……
I’m sorry, I don’t know. My battery gets low fast. I’m not staying long too see the mess I made.
What did I post LP? Did you take it down? I didn’t intend to post the same thing three times. Sorry to make things harder for you.
Oh no carol you did not post anything It was me, trying to post 2 different videos and posted the same 1 3x….. I was just poking some fun….Did you not see the post? They are my videos. was just reminiscing about when you figured out posting twitter, figured I would blame it on you in jest!
I have seen it now and just got the joke. Just like my boys. You had me fooled for awhile. April Fools Day just around the corner.
LOL…..Amk was asleep, so I figured I would pass the buck on the innocent, unsuspecting, Carolmaewy….
You are so asking for it. : roll:
Just wait till I get the battery working on my iPad again.
Oh, the video was funny.
what happened to the bird?
I think they got it back in the cage……….eventually. It was a thing of beauty, the person singing the NA didnt have a clue what was going one either!
I noticed she didn’t miss a note. The players were smart to stay away from those claws.
Yes, the MacBook Pro does have Adobe Flash when you buy the laptop and walk through the set up. Adobe Flash already comes equipped and you get regular free updates of the newest Adobe that all you have to do is quit Safari and click the install button for Adobe and it’ll update your Adobe.
(To quit Safari, all you have to do is go look up at the top space bar of your Mac and you will see “Safari” click on it, a list will pop up, scroll down and you will see “Quit Safari”, click on that and you will exit out of Safari so that Adobe can load properly)
(if you go ahead and buy the Mac, when you set it up, make sure you check mark the button that enables Safari to pop back up if for any reason it shuts down or you quit it. What this does is that no matter what happens, if you shut down your computer or “Quit Safari” then when you turn on your computer again and click on “Safari” all the windows and websites you were previously on will pop back up. It’s fantastic like that. I don’t think this happens if you click the red “X” button which closes Safari)
Yes, I use Twitter and Facebook on my MacBook Pro. You can add them to your tabs (the Tabs bar is below the address bar) and the tabs has something called “News” and “Popular” in your “Popular” section if you click on it, a list will scroll down and you will see things like Amazon, Facebook, Flickr etc already uploaded or you can add them if you want by going to for example, http://www.facebook.com, clicking the Bookmarks button on that you’ll see at the top of the page of your MacBook Pro, click “Add Bookmark”, on the “Add This Page To” section, you’ll click “Popular” instead of “News” since Facebook and Twitter are a popular site you visit and then you’ll see “Facebook” in blue highlight and then an “Add” button and bingo! It’s added to your “Popular” section.
Yes, the MacBook Pro has a Homepage. Since Apple uses “Safari” instead of “Internet Explorer” you will click “Safari” (It’s a blue circle that looks like a compass) and when you click “Safari” it will pop open and that’s your internet. Safari’s default Homepage is http://www.apple.com. You can always change your Homepage to whatever you want it to be.
I hope this has helped you. Shoot me more questions if you have any.
Thanks so much. Copying this for future. Have to order over Internet because no one sells them near here. Closest place is Denver. That’s why I want friends I can trust to tell me about it and I trust everyone here.
A challenger for Boehner: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewHounshellForCongress
lurking today–thanks tod team for the posts. time for some more irish music…
I guess Israel is going to press the President on releasing Pollard from federal prison.
He did get convicted of spying, so WTF does Israel care so much about Pollard?
And Israel also will press this President about attacking Iran.
Give me a break?
No wonder the President hasn’t gone to Israel before now! LOL!
Israel? or Nutter???
Pollard stole vital secrets including a map showing the targeting of Soviet missile sites during the Cold War which ended up being traded by then Prime Minister Yitzak Shamir in exchange for for permission for Russian Jews to immigrate. He should get no deals. As for attacking Iran, last choice only for our president. He will polititely nod to Netanyahu and move the conversation to other topics. Message is Go fuck yourself, Binnie!
Two guys went to a gas station that was holding a contest: a chance to win free sex when you filled your tank. They pumped their gas and went to pay the male attendant.
“I’m thinking of a number between one and ten,” he said. “If you guess right, you win free sex.”
“Okay,” agreed one of the guys, “I guess seven.”
“Sorry, I was thinking of eight,” replied the attendant.
The next week they tried again. When they went to pay, the attendant told them to pick a number.
“Two!” said the second guy.
“Sorry, it’s three, said the attendant. “Come back and try again.”
As they walked out to their car, one guy said to the other, “I think this contest is rigged.”
“No way,” said his buddy. “My wife won twice last week.”
Anybody watch or are watching doc on “DarthVader” on Showtime?
I really and truly am enjoying ALL of Chipsters Angels posting such awesome writings!
Hey VitL, I’am with cha.
Irish Blessing (Prayers of Iona)
On your heart and on your house, the blessing of God.
In your coming and in your going, the peace of God.
In your life and in your seeking, the love of God.
At your end and new beginning,
the arms of God to welcome you
and bring you home.
Amen
Traditional Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Love it! How precious!
All the President’s Pens
Time for some rest … Happy Weekend TOD …. and Chips, can only hope you are basking in the beauty of the community you have created. Am sure PBO is proud of you!!
Yes We Can
Lovely thoughts Bob – I am missing Miss Chips – but so pleased folks have helped out so she can have the needed break. It is a wonderful place to chat
Was trying to sleep but could not help but reflect on 16 March 2003 when I and many many others were calling and writing the White House, Senators, Reps, everyone we could begging them to not attack Iraq. The image I will never be able to erase is the photo in this tweet. I remember the first time I saw it, and the several times I posted it in comments on various blogs …
http://t.co/s5Zd1ord0y
LPs tweet brought all those memories rushing back …
As we approach 20 March 2013, let us all do everything we can to remind Americans and the world that we despise what GWB and his gang of #NEOCONSTERS did to the people of Iraq, and to all humanity, by launching a criminal assault on innocent men, women and children.
It is long past Tribunal Time in the United States of America.
Yes We Can
BTW, I have saved the image to my hard drive just in case the photobucket link is overwhelmed and it’s removed. If that happens I will email it to Chips so it can be archived at TOD. It is an image that none of us must ever allow to be suppressed.
Now, will try to sleep.
enjoy your well-earned rest, bobfr. in the morning, though, do check this article linked from charles pierce. i think it’s right up your alley of interest.
http://www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/shocking-new-evidence-reveals-depths-treason-and-treachery-watergate-and-iran?paging=off
Thank you Susanne!
evening tods
did you folks see this? sad days…
‘ Thank you for taking the time to read and rate my political prospective as The Pragmatic Pundit. While I occupy only a tiny corner of the blogoshere, hacking and harrassment have just been too problematic. As a result I am closing down The Pragmatic Pundit and moving everything to a new site which I will call The Political Pragmatic.
It will be a few days before I launch, but I do hope you will be patient and continue to share my thoughts. I will keep this site up to announce the launch, so I hope you’ll sick around. Thank you, again,
Fay Paxton
The Pragmatic Pundit ‘
http://www.thepragmaticpundit.com/2013/03/a-letter-to-my-readers.html
Oh – I didn’t see that – thank you susanne – Fay is an absolute delight to read – her comments on TOD are factual, insightful and amusing – the skill to use humor to promote reality is not held by many. It is truly sad that bullying and harassment and pure evil are giving grief to some of the best blogs on the net.
This seems to be the case withall the PBO supporting sites. Our own chips, bwd, norbrook and now tpp. As a guest host, I see that TOD on wp automatically blocks certain spammers. I don’t know whether the data base was created by wp or our Chips.
more good stuff for st paddy’s day:
‘ For Ireland, former president Mary Robinson is as iconic a figure as Eleanor Roosevelt is here in the United States. During her presidency, from 1990 to 1997, she recast a historically ceremonial role into a powerful one, symbolic of Irish spirit—and of the hopes of the country’s women. Now, in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the onetime U.N. high commissioner for human rights has published her memoir, Mary Robinson: Everybody Matters—a book that dovetails with the U.S.’s own rekindled debate about women and power. ‘
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/03/mary-robinson-pope-francis-reform