Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
We all look forward to this day each year. We love to celebrate our own Irish heritages and those of anyone else. If we don’t have it in our blood lines, we are happy to borrow from those who do. My husband’s family emigrated from Ireland, and that is quite enough for me to support the wearing of the green.
This year, however, we need to celebrate differently. We need to stay put and resisting the urge to visit our favorite Irish pubs and restaurants. There is a quintessential Irish pub right here in my village, but I have to sit tight and take my own advice. These are times for sacrifice on so many levels, and common sense and science needs to inform our decisions.
So, be creative. Use that food coloring stored in your pantry and color your hair green if it makes you feel better. Color your dog green if it amuses you more. Go out into your backyard and look for a four-leafed clover in the emerging grass. Drink a Guinness. Whatever it takes to help you to celebrate and bring comfort to you and your family.
BUT, hunker down and listen to the medical community. Lives may depend on it.
God bless all of you.
Susan
