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#95: blarney

9/12/2015

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lie layered on myth
tall tales untethered to facts
the height of blarney
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DEFINITION of this 2-syllable noun:
  1. flattering or wheedling talk; cajolery.
  2. deceptive or misleading talk; nonsense; hooey: 
    a lot of blarney about why he was broke.
  3. to flatter or wheedle; use blarney: 
    He blarneys his boss with the most shameless compliments.


Perhaps the Irish are known for a bit of blarney, but I love their blessings:
  • May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.
  • May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.
  • May there always be work for your hands to do
    May your purse always hold a coin or two
    May the sun always shine on your windowpane
    May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain
    May the hand of a friend always be near you
    May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you
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