That would be my head.
If I could’ve made up a great St. Patrick’s Day celebration, it would’ve looked a lot like yesterday. Gorgeous sunshine, warm, and the car didn’t break down (it’s the little things). He came home from work and met me at the bottom of the driveway. I jumped in and off we went to Molly Maguire’s. Why there? Because the owners are brogue-laden Irish. Where else? And they’ve created something I thought was next-to-impossible in a large town – a community. Plus they had bands from 8 am on and the Guinness flowing like holy water. Three floors, four bars. Oh yea – there’s a good time.
There’s something about St. Paddy’s Day and people in a packed pub. Instant friendship, connection, and camaraderie. You share the common thread – you’re there to enjoy being Irish, enjoy being around Irish, and enjoy having fun. No kidding, we went in alone and came out with half a dozen new friends – among them our new friend Eamon, who moved here from Tyrone and compared freckles with me. When describing heritage and how it shapes us even today, he poked my Scottish husband in the heart with his finger and said, “The sod’s in you here. It never leaves you.”
The band played Celtic tunes and even The Who and Neil Diamond. There was plenty of dancing. And I don’t have to mention the Guinness, do I? I sipped his, but I downed three cosmos. I had to pace myself – one an hour. That last one – let’s just say somewhere around 3 am the tide in my head stopped rolling.
I missed every relative now gone. I think that sort of happens when you’ve had a bit much and you’re around Irish blarney and wit anyway. I could’ve wished it better with them all present, but weren’t they anyway?
Today, back to work. I was handed another assignment yesterday – I love this reverse marketing when they come to me. I have a small project this morning and I’ll be finishing up a blog post and an article this afternoon.
Did you celebrate yesterday? How’s today looking for you?
10 responses to “What’s the Buzz?”
You know… I pass Molly Maguire's all the time when I'm in Phoenixville (most friends and family moved around there), and I never think to stop in. Tried once but they were so packed we ended up leaving. I'll have to try again one of these days.
When you do, let me know. 🙂 I'd love to meet up.
I celebrated by buying that refrigerator. Gorgeous stainless fridge with a bottom-freezer drawer. On sale. Manufacturer List price? $1,799. My price? $1,078. Maybe my dad had a little Irish in him after all!
The only bad part was they'd filled their Friday delivery schedule just before I bought it, and for some reason they don't deliver on Mondays. Tuesday can't get here fast enough!
Paula, isn't it ridiculous that they promise same-day delivery but always find some reason why today won't work? I think it's absurd that you have to wait five days for a refrigerator. Just try that with a furnace in winter!
Well, Lori, they must have seen "Writer" tattooed on my forehead and thought, "This sucker will wait months to be paid for work instead of getting paid in advance or upon completion. Waiting a few days for an appliance should be easy!"
One of these days I'll do that. At one point I remember coming across an odd number of freelancers on Twitter who were from around this area (Pottstown here, but used to be a Pville girl). If I ever remember who they all were, we should get them together for a lunch or something.
What I really need to do is get down a few more lbs so my poor knees can get back to tackling Mt. Misery over at the park. It's been ages, and I doubt I could even do that initial climb anymore. Gorgeous area though.
Actually love downtown Pville. I love hitting the farmer's market on Saturday for my John and Kira's when they're there, passing up one of the pubs or breweries this weekend where I was supposed to see my cousins' band b/c I have boring things to do instead, and there's the most adorable little second floor bookshop down there (can't remember what it's called though — or if it's even still there!).
Wolfgang Books, Jenn. 🙂 And it's been at least six months since I've walked Mount Misery. Like you, I think I'll crash halfway up. But you know what keeps me going? The mountain laurel will be blooming in late May/early June. At the top. I have to see that.
You let me know when you're ready for lunch and I'm there. Hey, even tea/coffee at Steel City.
Paula, you could be right! LOL
The only bad part was they'd filled their Friday delivery schedule just before I bought it, and for some reason they don't deliver on Mondays. Tuesday can't get here fast enough!
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It's been almost 2 years I think for me. Yikes. Working on losing weight, so I really should work that hike back in. Maybe in 2-3 weeks when I get my knees prepared for the climb again I'll go back for a weekly walk. If you ever want to join me, just let me know! If not, always up for coffee. What would life be like without it? 🙂