I am on You Tube

I have made a Youtube video, and boy am I pleased with me. I feel as thought I have won the lottery, thats how please I am with me. Enough of patting me on the back.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

The Patron Saint of Ireland

Died in the Fifth Century

On the Seventeenth of March

 

Is that Anniversary.

That day is during Lent

When the Irish celebrate

With dance and drink and feast

Of cabbage and bacon they ate.

The first Patty’s Day Parade

Was held in New York City

In Seventeen sixty-two

By Irish in the English Military.

Over the next thirty-five years

Immigration and "Irish Aid" grew

Where the Societies held parades

As drums beat and the bagpipes blew.

Up until the Great Potato Famine

In Eighteen forty-five came to pass

Most immigrants were Protestant

And came from the middle class.

But then to escape starvation

A million poor Catholics came here

Despised by their counterparts

Because of ignorance and fear.

Though, they soon began to organize

Saw their great numbers gave them power

And their voting block, the "green machine"

Became the swing vote of the hour.

The Parades became a show of strength

Where candidates vied for their vote

Many attended New York City’s

President Truman, one of note.

Now they celebrate around the World

To be part of the Irish scene

Last year one million went to Dublin

For the wearing of the green.

Once just a religious occasion

Of a barely known Holiday

But now, everyone is Irish

At least, for this one day.

Del "Abe" Jones

03-14-2005

It's Our Day

I wrote this post for Handmade in Europe, and I would like to share it with you

International Women's Day - March 8th

You may or may not be aware March 8th is International Women’s Day, it is an annual event, which is held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrates ordinary women as makers of history. 

 It is rooted in the century old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. In Greece Lysitrata initiated a sexual strike against men in order to end war. During the French Revolution Parisian women called for liberty, equality, fraternity and marched to demand women’s suffrage. In England, women were demanding the right to vote, their greatest triumph is reflected in attitudes to feminism in women’s struggle for emancipation and equality and has been rewritten as a happy bra-burning contest.

The idea of a day for women began at the beginning of this century in America and Europe
The first international Women’s Day took place on March 19th 1911, this included rallies and organised meetings in countries such as Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. March 19th was chosen as it observes the day that the Prussian king promised to introduce votes for women in 1848. The promise gave hope for equality but it was a promise that he failed to keep.

International Women’s Day was moved to March 8th in 1913. Today International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of women's rights.

Although much remains to be done to achieve full equality, the voices of women are being heard. March 8th provides an opportunity to reflect on progress made, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of women’s rights.

The International Women’s Day logo is green, purple and white and features the symbol of Venus, which is also the symbol of being female.



March 8th Its our Day

I have written a post for Handmade in Europe, reflecting on International Women's Day, which starts on the March 8th. Check it out here

Aline Pink Print Skirt

I love bold colours and as March is just round the corner, actually tommorow. I have made this pretty skirt, which will see you right through spring into the summer.

The skirt is made in the same style as the Denim skirt

The pink and print on the fabric give the skirt a totally different look.

I would love to hear your thoughts

I love Denim Skirts

Denim is considered a reliable wardrobe staple, but what if your don't wear jean, which is what normally thought of when you think of denim. For me my trusted staple is my denim skirt.

 I love denim skirts; I have a black, one, a grey and a white.

For us skirt lovers I made this this cute denim skirt in a slight A line style

The skirt features pleats  to the front and belt  loops with a decorative print belt which ties to the front.

The skirt has a fly zip closure and decorative top stitching

You can find this skirt  in my shop! on Etsy

UK TEAM LOGO

My UK Street Team Logo.

Please rate it 1 to 5 and post in the UK Team thread

http://www.etsy.com/teams/5129/uk-street-team/discuss/6775395/

Posts images on your blog

Leave a link to your blog on the UK Team Thread.

We can check the link and give it a rating out of five.

The image that scores highest will become the Team logo.

VOTING ENDS MIDNIGHT  SATURDAY 12th FEBRUARY


VOTING HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO ALLOW OTHERS TO HAVE A GO

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