#95: blarney

lie layered on myth
tall tales untethered to facts
the height of blarney

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.

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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