Blarney, it’s all Blarney . . .

 I visited Blarney Castle at twilight on an unusually fair Irish day. The County Cork castle is imposing and chocked full of history dating back to the 10th century. I was compelled to kiss the Blarney Stone. According to Irish folklore, anyone who kisses the stone receives the ability to speak with eloquence, or “The Gift of the Gab.” I would like to think that ability has escaped me.