Hi Michael, As always your Substack does not disappoint. This was even more special as I remember you taking us to all of these wonderful places and recounting the history. I have to say Derry was one of my favorite stops as I saw the Peace Bridge in its non linear configuration. Your "musings" reminded me of that bridge and our wonderful local guide who brought the "Troubles" alive to us. A Blessed Advent to you
Are most countries fully unified? Do most countries have peoples that are trying to maintain their culture, language, religion, that exist within the borders of a reconstituted nation? Do people carry their cultures, languages, religions to other countries and survive? The concept morphs from place to place. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the island. My family and I visited last summer. It was my fourth time there. Even as an American (with Irish descendants), the feelings run deep but morph every visit. I know not what the future brings to those two entities, but the hope of full unification obviously beats in many hearts. Thanks for sharing! It was enjoyable reading.
Hi Michael, As always your Substack does not disappoint. This was even more special as I remember you taking us to all of these wonderful places and recounting the history. I have to say Derry was one of my favorite stops as I saw the Peace Bridge in its non linear configuration. Your "musings" reminded me of that bridge and our wonderful local guide who brought the "Troubles" alive to us. A Blessed Advent to you
Are most countries fully unified? Do most countries have peoples that are trying to maintain their culture, language, religion, that exist within the borders of a reconstituted nation? Do people carry their cultures, languages, religions to other countries and survive? The concept morphs from place to place. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the island. My family and I visited last summer. It was my fourth time there. Even as an American (with Irish descendants), the feelings run deep but morph every visit. I know not what the future brings to those two entities, but the hope of full unification obviously beats in many hearts. Thanks for sharing! It was enjoyable reading.
Thanks Evan, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed your story about the trad session. :-)
Your writing inspires me to visit northern Ireland where my great great grandfather was born in Armagh, Patrick Feighan. Who immigrated to America and
Hi Karen, Do go and check it out. Northern Ireland is a beautiful place.