St. Patrick’s is not a big holiday in our house. Years ago, I used to occasionally go with friends to the Mal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade downtown. I even went to one when it was held at George St Grocery, before Hal and Mal’s got really involved and it got to be as big as it is now (I read in the paper yesterday that it’s now the 4th largest in the country!). Before the emergence of Jill Connor Browne and the Sweet Potato Queens, that is. I have only seen them a couple of times, and not since they’ve gotten so popular. Anyway, I haven’t been in years, and we won’t go this year. One year, when Tim and I were first married, I wanted to go to Fenian’s pub around St. Patrick’s Day and eat something Irish. We went, but for the life of me, I can’t remember what we ate or even if we enjoyed it! I just know we haven’t been since.
So… it’s not a big deal for us. The main thing I do is wear green – a throwback to my childhood, where you didn’t want to show up at school without green on – because you were sure to get pinched! So, a green shirt with my jeans will be the wardrobe choice du jour.
Happy St Paddy’s Day to all!
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