Did you wear your green today? I did…I’m a redhead with green eyes (I’m of Scots-Irish heritage…more Scots than Irish...but who can really tell the difference?), so everyone says I look good in green. But I hate the modern bright green that is typical of St. Paddy’s Day (maybe that's what's called Kelly green?) and also the limey yellow-green color that looks fluorescent. Ugh. I like the subdued grey-green of malachite. I have a couple of pieces of antique jewelry that I drag out once a year that are m
ade from malachite.
A natural specimen of malachite
ade from malachite.A natural specimen of malachite
We went to a St. Paddy’s gathering tonight at a neighbor’s house. I can’t really call it a “party,” as it was so low key and everybody left by 9 p.m. Everyone else brought hors d'oeuvres, and hubby cooked a corned beef for sandwiches. I’ll probably blow up like a balloon overnight…too much salt in the corned beef, along with the 3 glasses of Mac & Jack (which I just adore). I'll just be sure to drink a lot of water tomorrow and flush it out.
This is a short post tonight because it’s late and I’m tired and B is asking to go to bed. Okay…see you tomorrow!
Wore green! Didn't do anything though... too much school work! I have freckles galore and my father's side is heavy on the Scottish/Irish side. Its funny though because I am the first to have the heavy freckles- No one else does in either family... Way back back... the family would do a very traditional meal and get together just like Christmas-
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have been pretty moderate the last couple of days (CA. pizza kitchen, etc)...
I always wanted red hair to complete the freckle package- I dyed and fried it for years...! I know that a lot of people with red hair don't enjoy it- but I am envious!
I wore green and that was all I did to celebrate. I had an invite to go out and tear it up, but that's just not me right now (or anymore).
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have corned beef for dinner. Time was short last night, so that didn't happen. Maybe some day soon though.
I love green, my car is dark green, but I forgot it was St. Patty's day since I'm off this week! And not very Irish, at least I'm not sure if I have any Irish since I don't know much about my heritage.
ReplyDeleteI don't drink much anymore so I'm wondering what is Mac & Jack? I used to drink Scotch back in the day...