Miss Ireland,

Really? Oh no, ya didn't offend me at all! I just figured ya'd meet New York or somethin', he's one of the more popular states.

Meh, brothers. How do your brothers annoy ya? And thanks! I hope I like 'em too...

Sincerely,

Mary-Belle Jones

North Carolina


Dia duit North Carolina,

Oh good. Aye, lass. I do remember your father introducing me to some of your siblings a while ago. I have met your sister, Wisconsin, though, too.

Aye, my deartháireacha. Oi. Well, North Carolina, they've done many different things over the years. For example, Wales once cast a spell…and the result was…I became 12 centimeters tall. Then there was the time that Scotland and Northern Ireland threw me into the lake when I had my clothes. The water was so cold! And England, well…Let's say the lad learned not to mess with a mad Irishwoman.

May you have:

A world of wishes at your command.

God and his angels close to hand.

Friends and family their love impart,

and Irish blessings in your heart!

Ciara MacCarthy