St Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Or should I say, Paddy’s Day, or the day everyone asks if you’re donning green! I’ve spent a significant portion of my life in the United States, in fact, I’ve lived here longer than anywhere else. This realization is a gentle reminder of our inevitable aging process, which, dear reader, we are experiencing together.
So, let’s embrace this journey with grace. In the nearly three decades (yes, it will be 30 years this coming December) that I’ve been here, there’s one question that pops up every year without fail - ‘What are your plans for St. Patrick’s Day?’ And my answer, consistently, has been:
‘Well, nothing in particular’ - I’m not Irish…..
Now, I find myself needing to clarify the distinction between being Scottish and being Irish. Yes, there’s a proximity between the two - a mere 50 miles of sea divides Ireland from Scotland. However, I am not Irish. What’s more, it’s important to note that St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the US are far more grandiose and boisterous than anywhere else globally, even surpassing those in Ireland itself.
Meanwhile today, I find myself in the midst of a technological nightmare, with Audible being the main culprit. Yes, even someone like me has days when technology seems to rebel. Some of the issues I’m facing today might be self-inflicted - I spent a good half a minute frustrated that I couldn’t interact with my screen via touch, only to realize that I was using my Apple Mac laptop, not the iPad sitting beside it. It makes one wonder, when will Apple introduce a touchscreen laptop? (looking at you Apple)….
In the midst of my frustration, unable to comprehend why the obstinate screen wouldn’t refresh or respond, I seriously contemplated abandoning this technological endeavor for a simpler life - perhaps tending to a small croft in the North West of Scotland, herding sheep. Actually in thinking about it further herding cats would be less stressful to be honest. Maybe I should be in the local bar with my new found Irish Friends drinking green beer - or is that too reminiscent of Shrek ?
Happy St. Patrick’s day
Happy Birthday Andrea !