St. Patrick's Day is always an interesting time for me. On the one hand, everyone is celebrating an Irish holiday with incredible enthusiasm. The holiday may have become a bit commercialized, but the cultural basis has remained. On the other hand, everyone becomes Irish for a day. Now, I'm not quite sure how this sudden transformation takes place, but it is certainly disconcerting for a number of reasons. Mostly, I am just being a curmudgeon, unwilling to share the joy of being Irish with the unfortunate folk who find themselves something other than naturally Irish: being Irish is a blessing, not a one-day privilege. Regardless of my grumbling, the Flying Saucer got a head start on the St. Patrick's Day celebrations with pint night and a specialty glass. Don't forget to wear your green tomorrow!
