st. patrick’s day

Check The Calendar (MM #4743)

If you’ve watched prime-time television over the last few weeks, you may have felt the need to check the calendar once or twice. Some shows aired their Halloween episodes. Because of the writer’s strike, most prime-time TV shows didn’t start in September like they usually do. Most TV shows came back in January, so some…

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A Good Reuben (MM #4012)

For many people, today is a day where they drink green beer and Irish whiskey. I think about corned beef. On St Patrick’s Day, I always think about my quest for a good Reuben sandwich. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good corned beef sandwich but have always preferred its American cousin, Reuben…

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Corned Beef And Cabbage (MM #3647)

Today, many people will celebrate by drinking green beer and enjoying a dinner of corned beef and cabbage. But like many things, that traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner is an American creation. And, I’m sure you know that the green beer isn’t authentic, either…  

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Serious (MM #3283)

Every day our new world of social distancing is bringing us new rules and guidelines. And over the last couple of days I could truly tell the government was getting serious about the situation…

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Glad It’s Sunday (MM #2916)

I’ll be honest. I’m truly glad it’s Sunday. As you’re well aware, it also happens to be St Patrick’s Day. And with the ‘holiday’ falling on a Sunday, the partying likely won’t be as crazed…

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Lock The Doors (MM #2551)

Today is truly one of those days where I want to lock the doors and hide.  It’s Saturday, St Patrick’s Day, and the NCAA Tourney is in town.  In other words, it’s going to be mass stupidity…

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Go With The Flow (MM #2186)

I don’t easily go with the flow. If a friend jumped off a cliff, I wouldn’t follow. It may be St Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect me to drink any green beer….

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Blurring Together (MM #2150)

Have you noticed that our holiday seasons are blurring together? Valentine’s Day cards were on the shelves before Christmas. And today you can buy a Shamrock shake and enjoy it with you Valentine’s candy…

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Excuse To Drink (MM #1821)

I really doubt that I’m the only one who has noticed, that more people every year are using St Patrick’s Day simply as an excuse to drink in excess. Sure, it’s fun to celebrate. But we’re adults… do we really need an excuse?

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Ole’ (MM #1090)

For some reason I’ve never really been a follower. Today is one of those days that proves it…

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