Thursday, November 13, 2008

Brighten your bleak day like the Aran Islanders


The Aran Islands, off the coast of the mainland of Ireland, have received much attention (most of it probably unwanted) in years past thanks to J. M. Synge and Robert Flaherty. As Synge describes it, many days on the islands are more than bleak thanks to foul weather and a landscape primarily composed of rocks. One of the things he does enjoy is watching the red coats of the local women who go to and fro throughout the day (he is a bachelor, I don't blame him). 

Assuming your existence is less bleak, red can still be a great mood enhancer as the cold, grey weather develops. This beautiful Irish sweater can be purchased here.  

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