Tag Archives: Irish

’tis Himself

I was recently telling my mother about how much my son looks like himself each day. At first this is strange but hear me out. When my son was born he looked like a baby and he’s been looking like a baby for most of the time I’ve known him. He’s cute like a baby and my wife and I (and our families) attempt to discover features that look like us. He has my wife’s eyes, my hairline, an unconfirmed nose (perhaps a great uncle?) and someone else’s cheekbones. While it is great to see where his genetic inheritance may … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

We happened to miss the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Philadelphia, the second oldest St. Pat’s parade in the country (New York’s parade has the title of oldest). Viewing parades are a great way to get some free entertainment, connect with your community and celebrate a holiday. I also have some other ideas about how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. You can have a fun time with your family and friends when you try out one of these inexpensive ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. If you want to celebrate at home with a St. Patrick’s Day party, you can … Continue reading →

Eat Like the Irish

Did you know that Corned Beef and Cabbage is not an authentic Irish dish? In fact, according to historians, if you were to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland you would likely be sharing a meal of fish rather than Irish Stew. Given that information (and the fact that I already posted a recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage), I’ve decided to help out those of you who prefer to eat like a real Irishman tomorrow. You can honor St. Patrick and celebrate all things Irish by feasting on some of my favorite simple fish dishes: HOMEMADE FISH STICKS AND … Continue reading →

Popular Dance Still Kicking

Michael Flatley and his Riverdance phenomenon catapulted traditional Irish step dancing into the annals of pop culture. But, Flatley’s got nothing on my 2-year-old. My daughter loves to dance. Ever since she saw Elmo make like Michael Flatley on TV, there’s been no stopping her pint-sized body from jiggling uncontrollably. Couple that with her obsession with ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” (she spins around the house insisting that she is doing the “cha cha cha” and the “wumba”) and I was compelled to reach for the phone to call an agent (just kidding–I called our local dance studio). I wanted … Continue reading →