Today's letter is I which will showcase the Irish Connection.
The Irish Famine Memorial is a lovely tribute to the brave families who left their native country for the hopes of a better life in America. Located in the middle of this bustling city, I stumbled upon this little park while walking to Quincy Market. I probably spent thirty minutes viewing the statues, reading the accompanying plaques, and counting my blessings.
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| This statue accurately depicts the dire poverty of the Irish during the Great Famine. |
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| A second statue depicts an Irish family who are living the American dream... plenty of food, adequate clothing, and aspirations for an even brighter future for the next generation. |
As an Irish-American, with an Irish name, I've always joked that moving to Boston 20 years ago was like sending coals to Newcastle.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were Irish! I am a mutt but... I did marry an Italian (which I plan to showcase with the letter N) :)
DeleteYes!! (From my perspective) Boston and Chicago are the most Irish U.S. cities. How can I say this? St. Patrick's Day is big there ;-) Which is my favorite holiday.
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Oh.... maybe I should do a Chicago A-Z some year?! :)
DeleteMy family arrived in Boston from Cork in the 1880s. You are opening my eyes to so many things and places I need to visit in Boston on our next visit!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could trace my family back to the original home country - but so far no luck.
DeleteI don't think I could ever tire of walking around this city - so much to see and all within close proximity.