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Today St. Patrick's Day always catches me by surprise. Along with Easter. And Washington's birthday, Groundhog Day, my wife's birthday, and Labor Day. What can I say? I'm all about Arbor Day. Recipes With Irish Flavor It's particularly embarrassing because I'm part Irish. It's a small part (25%) but it's generally a pretty active part. You know: food, booze and dresses. Kilts, I mean kilts. Sheesh, I'm gonna get booted out of the union if I keep this up. Irish Soda Bread Dublin Coddle (This has bacon in it, so don't get in my way) See More About:  irish recipes  st. patrick's day recipes  cabbage Lifting a Few What's a holiday without sharing some spirits? In fact, we'll probably head up to my neighbor Irish Willie's apartment and open up some beers. And cocktails. And whiskey. Little doubt there will be whiskey flowing. And wait until you hear us singing. The singing is fun except for the part where I don't know any words to the songs. I'll make sure to use a few of these toasts, too. The Plan for Willie's Party Make Green Beer (It's way easy) See More About:  holiday parties  st patrick's day parties  cocktail recipes The Real Deal "We gotta go to Ireland. We gotta go to Ireland." That's been me for years now. I hope one day I get to go. But you, dear reader, can go! I think (what am I, your accountant?). And if you do, here's what you have to see. Top Sites in Ireland (Warning, pronunciation issues inside) The Fancy To-Do's in Ireland (Actually sounds quite grand) See More About:  essential information on ireland  top irish destinations  Celebrating St. Patrick's Day With Children I have children. Wee children I mean. Not the grown up kind that have flown the coop and left behind stacks of university bills. No, I have kids still running around and I'll tell you what: Holidays are 1,000% better with little ones around. Here's how to have a blast with them on St. Patrick's Day. Saint Patrick in Ireland Saint Patrick and Science (Work with me here, it's very cool) See More About:  st. patricks day  holidays  Today Ads Irish Recipes Irish ST Patricks Day Recipes Food Recipes Easy Featured Articles Irish Folktales and Fairy Tales St. Patrick's Day Movies Help Your Hangover Is It a Hangover? Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life 2012 Spring Fashion Trends   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement