Elissa Diane O'Brien

University Hospital RN, retired. Moderator at GerardButlerGALS. Board Member: Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas. Member: Irish Cultural Society

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Outside Christmas decorations are down. Still have to deal with the tree, nutcrackers, and other decorations inside. Decorating is more fun than un-decorating! But if we left it up all year it wouldn't be special. And in this house, with our cats, there wouldn't be anything left!

[Harp and Shamrock @HarpShamrockTX]

Calling all artists and designers! The fate of Fiesta 2021 is still unknown, but we at the Harp & Shamrock are looking for
a design for our 2021 Fiesta Medal! The medal must be Irish-themed with a Fiesta twist. Contact Terry Peak at [email protected] for more information.

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Just saw something about a Taco Fest in New Orleans. Seriously? This San Antonian doesn't eat Mexican food east of Schulenburg, TX. Just sayin'.

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Why do some people/organizations find it necessary to force introverts to engage socially with strangers when they attend events? Asking for a friend. That's not the way to encourage introverts to attend/participate. #introvertproblems

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Me: Gee, I have way too much Christmas stuff.
10 minutes later at store....Look! Nutcrackers!
I did resist buying another one....today. Not making any promises about the rest of the season. LOL

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Sitting on my patio looking out on my swimming pool-less backyard. Wishing I were seeing a French Quarter hotel courtyard pool, the Texas gulf, or the Vegas strip in that order. #needavacation

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

With today's weigh-in as my weight-loss endeavor continues, the weight I "guestimated" on my driver's license form is no longer a lie! Still have 25 pounds to go, so it will hopefully be a lie again soon!

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

To all these people trying to buy our house as is. $1 million cash and it's yours!

[Harp and Shamrock @HarpShamrockTX]

You can be a part of history & support the Passport to Ireland. Buy a family crest today!#PassportToIreland#HarpShamrockTX

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

@seanhannity @JessicaTarlov's false eyelashes look like caterpillars and must be very heavy. No wonder she blinks constantly. Someone needs to tell her that sometimes less is more and those went out of style at least 20 years ago.

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Isn't it ironic that @TRSofTexas, which claims to "care" for retired teachers of TX, just increased our health premiums by $399 A MONTH? I understand small increases, but nearly $400 extra a month for the SAME coverage is shameless #pricegouging. #TRSofTexas #ethicsfail

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Brrr. It's 62 outside. Feels much colder than that. Heat on in house. Jacket on when going out. #onlyinsouthtexas

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Glad to see @jessebwatters back on the Five.

[Harp and Shamrock @HarpShamrockTX]

Celtic Woman is coming to SA on May 21st! More details here: https://t.co/KsWGjsJzyC #celticwoman #concerts #irishmusic

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Sorry,@TuckerCarlson, but I have no plans to watch your interview with Ms. Jenner.

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Checking out the new conservative news network, @OneAmericaNews. It's definitely bare bones, but if it reports facts without spin, I'm in.

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Thunderstorm w/heavy rain & tornado warning until 11:15pm. 73 degrees at 10:48 pm. Gotta love "winter"in south Texas. #extremeTexasweather

[Harp and Shamrock @HarpShamrockTX]

Check out our new annual membership levels & benefits. Renew your membership/join us today! https://t.co/LWwdIUxbGc #membership #jointhefun

[Elissa Diane O'Brien @irishoperaghost]

Help my daughter, please! I promise there's no politics involved! #movies #survey #graduatethesis #UTSA https://t.co/ZiPNTZhV1V

[Erin O'Brien @OBri_71]

Thesis data collection begins. Please take my short survey about #3Dfilm! It's 100% free & anonymous. TIA! https://t.co/pXaDWWYQr7 #movies

[Harp and Shamrock @HarpShamrockTX]

Membership renewals are coming in. Renew by mail or on our website: https://t.co/W2fcIMNr1F. Click "Join/Renew." New members always welcome!