When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.....

Our next trip to Goodyear is coming up quickly for the last set of preseason baseball. Spring is just around the corner, opening day is fast approaching, but before all that, there is St. Patrick's Day. And what a day it t'was here in Cleveland! The weather was great, the parade was outstanding, and I saw a few leprechauns (really I did!).

The history of the parade here dates back to 1867. Thanx to our friends at MetroMix, there is a brief history they put together that can be found here. But of course everyone is Irish for the day anyway, so every neighborhood is an Irish community on the 17th. And at the end of the day, mid for some, there is no shortage of Irish pubs scattered throughout the area.

This year though it t'was a grand day - and it looked like Clevelanders really came out of their winter cocoons to enjoy the day! It is still a little chilly.... but knowing the frostier, snowier days are behind us, gives us a little optimism anyway...oh, and there is Opening Day here on the 10th of April.... It will be 65 and sunny - a leprechaun told me....