Well, I went out for a bit today. Our one local Irish pub had a "permit" to close down a block of E 17th. The Fire Department Pipes and Drums were the entertainment of the day (they are a Highland band, wearing the MacKenzie tartan). I wore a kilt (khaki) with green hose and a green shirt (the tuba group I play for wears green) and saw one other kilt that I believe was a Fraser. I did get a pint of Guinness. Well, a 12 oz. cup. And got to hang out with a good friend, also a retired cop.

I went home and served up lamb stew and shepherds pie to a group of friends. And had a shot of Bushmills 12.

My heritage is that of an American mongrel. Irish, Scotts, Welch, English and German, to the best of my knowledge.