Seeing Green and Pretending to Be Irish for One Day

I actually spotted buds on the trees today. If buds are on the trees, then green must be right around the corner. Not springtime green, but St. Patrick's Day green. That also means my dad's birthday is on the horizon. Which explains why I'm getting ready to be Irish for one day, in honor of my Italian father. Join me in celebrating St. Patrick's Day, even if you're not Irish, and this may begin to make sense to you too.
_{Photo © Donna Pilato}