A true treasure to be shared by all, DB. Thank you



What's done is done, there'll be no more.

As many of you know, St Patrick's day is without question the biggest party of the year for our clan. The only day of the year my kids were allowed to skip school with blessing was Paddy's. Now it is that way for there kids and I feel a bit of pride that in this 21st century of flux, a tradition has been ingrained by another generation.

The day after Valentines day, the hearts come down and the shamrocks go up. Only Christmas has more decoration and seasonal preparation. Soon 'popular' Irish music is being played and by this week before much 'authentic' Irish music is in the mix and the constant sounds. Now that daughter has become the family matriarch, St. Patrick's days starts at her house for everyone with breakfast of green scrambled eggs, sausages and soda bread. Soon all the official dress is in place and with both police and fire in the family, some will be stocking the parade while the rest will be watching. This year's Cleveland parade being on a Saturday, is expected to be extended 1/2 hour to a bit over 2-1/2 hours. Most of the local TV stations said they will be streaming the full parade for the first time this year.

The end of the parade is when the open house party begins at the "Fanatic's" home. From about 16:00 until some point in the wee of the next morning they will be coming and going as they weave their way home. We always have a few visitors from the other side of town that didn't even attend the parade. Being a Saturday and with an unbelievable weather forecast, we expect more than the 120+ adults and kids as before. With last years 84 pounds of corned beef consumed, we didn't know what to order this year. Decided there has to be a limit so ordered 100 pounds, only picked up 92 so what is done is done.

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