Not familiar with this week's song? Hear it here.
1. This week's song was chosen because it's something of an anthem in Chicagoland around St. Patrick's Day. Can you name another song that makes you think of St. Patrick's Day or Ireland? Danny Boy is the only one I can think of.
2. The Irish Choir sings that the "craic" is always best among the Windy City Irish. "Craic" is Irish for "fun" and "high spirits." Are you planning anything fun this weekend? I'm going to a bingo fundraiser on Sunday, but that's about it. Tomorrow (Saturday) is for cleaning and laundry then my daughter and I have to get busy making more beaded items for the craft show we are going to next weekend. It will probably end up being later when I get around to visiting all of you.
3. They tell us that their fathers came over from Mayo, Cork and Donegal. Where did your ancestors hail from? England, Scotland, and, believe it or not, Cork.
4. The lyrics mention the rivalry between Chicago's two baseball teams. As Spring Training 2025 draws to a close, how do you feel about your baseball team's chances this season? I don't follow baseball so I don't have any feeling about it at all.
5. The Chicago River is dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Does your community do anything to special for the holiday? They had their first ever St. Patrick's Day parade last Saturday. I'm guessing they did it so early because Pittsburgh has a rather large parade this weekend.
6. While this week's song focuses on the Irish population of Chicago, it's not the U.S. city with the highest percentage of citizens of Irish ancestry. According to the 2020 census, Boston is #1. Have you ever been to Boston? We had a stop there when we were on a cruise in 2019. It's so beautiful and there's so much history. We barely got to see a tiny bit of it. I would like to go back again some day.
7. On Monday, which is St. Patrick's Day, do you plan to wear green? Of course! I will also be sporting a St. Patrick's Day headband with fuzzy pompoms, clover, etc.
8. Clovers are a recognized symbol of St. Patrick's Day, and a four-leaf clover is believed to bring good luck. Have you ever seen a four-leaf clover? I have picked and pressed a few over the years.
9. Black coffee with whiskey and whipped cream is Irish Coffee. What's your standard coffee order? I don't drink coffee.
Thanks to Crazy Sam at the Saturday 9 for the music and questions!
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That is nice that you are going to sell your beads. A hobby is fun and making money from it is even better! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou and your daughter have become beading machines, haven't you? I hope you raise lots of money. As far as baseball goes, all you need to know is that the Cubs are the best. Say it with me: "Go, Cubs, Go!" (Opening Day is Tuesday morning and I'm a little obsessed.)
ReplyDeleteI’m, some of us are screaming “Let’s Go Mets!”
DeleteFinding out our DNA is fun but I was surprised that, with a name like Kelly, I would be more Irish than 10%. German, English, Scottish, and Scandinavian are all bigger than my Irish. Go figure! Your headband sounds so cute!! xo
ReplyDelete#1 That is the song I thought of ny Dennis Day.
ReplyDelete#2 I am officially a senior because I played Bingo at a senior center!
#8 My mother could pick out a four-leaf clover just like that from of clover patch.
Ignore the comment about the Cubs. Red Sox all the way!! Cause...BOSTON!!! You should def check out boston for a few days.....so much to do!! and hte history.....it's where it all began well ok that was Plimoth but still.....close enough) for those of us who aren't full Native Americans :)
ReplyDeleteHappy St Patricks Day! Good luck with the craft show!
Are you not getting the weird weather or is it staying down here, south of you? We have weird fog and showers today and expecting severe storms and strong winds tonight and tomorrow. So not a good weekend for going out, unless you want to get wet. Hope you sell a lot of bead things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the smiles, Stacy. Wishing you a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteCork is a beautiful, bustling city. It's where I lived when I attended University College.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun post. Absolutely I'm going to wear green Monday! Gonna wear it tomorrow at Church too. Green is one of my favorite colors.
ReplyDeleteBlessings. 🍀