tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post1309872544374015626..comments2023-05-03T08:32:57.233-04:00Comments on Patricia Gligor's Writers Forum: St. Pat's DayPatricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-26338103813638767122012-03-18T09:33:29.619-04:002012-03-18T09:33:29.619-04:00Catherine,
I went to the Irish festival at the Iri...Catherine,<br />I went to the Irish festival at the Irish Heritage Center yesterday with my mother, my step-mother and my step-sister (the last two are part Irish) and we had a really nice time. It was a great way to celebrate St. Pat's Day!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-69559347240249767662012-03-17T23:23:43.212-04:002012-03-17T23:23:43.212-04:00English, German and American Indian here, but don&...English, German and American Indian here, but don't we all claim Irish blood on St. Patty's Day? I didn't know about the heritage center. Sounds like it would make a good day trip. And, by the way, I found TWO four leaf clovers in my yard today!.Catherine Castlehttp://catherinecastle1.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-11209025551005305022012-03-12T12:41:11.692-04:002012-03-12T12:41:11.692-04:00Well, some people have accused me of being a "...Well, some people have accused me of being a "Miz Scarlet," especially since my Daddy's people grew tobacco in the Carolina's. One of my ancestors lost an arm in an early Civil War battle and became known as "the one-armed slave driver." As children, my father recited lines from Gone With the Wind as bedtime stories. <br /><br />So, yes, I suppose I could be related!Sunny Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693884364418711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-43218917606657831072012-03-12T11:19:07.912-04:002012-03-12T11:19:07.912-04:00Theresa,
I know exactly what you mean. My paternal...Theresa,<br />I know exactly what you mean. My paternal grandparents came to this country from Romania in the early 1900s, determined to give their children better lives. I truly admire them.Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-41004581498111726962012-03-12T11:08:19.716-04:002012-03-12T11:08:19.716-04:00Pat, I have a different lineage but can so identif...Pat, I have a different lineage but can so identify with the early difficulties of immigration- migration, in my family's case. Celebration of either my own or someone else's culture and traditions is alway's fun.Theresa Varelahttp://theresavarela.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-55939819486419276142012-03-12T09:15:39.146-04:002012-03-12T09:15:39.146-04:00John,
As I read your comment, I kept thinking, &qu...John,<br />As I read your comment, I kept thinking, "Mallon. Why do I know that name?" Finally, the light came on. A few months ago I read (and enjoyed) "Behind the Redwood Door," a Guy Mallon Mystery!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-48577423748675721792012-03-11T17:17:07.755-04:002012-03-11T17:17:07.755-04:00Marja,
I'm a Heinz 57 Variety too. I'm Rom...Marja,<br />I'm a Heinz 57 Variety too. I'm Romanian, German and Greek. There are rumors that there's some Cherokee blood on my mother's side but it hasn't been proven.Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-70698378462878500652012-03-11T17:14:28.144-04:002012-03-11T17:14:28.144-04:00John,
What a surprise! Your family is from Cincinn...John,<br />What a surprise! Your family is from Cincinnati! I love old houses and Mt. Auburn has some gorgeous homes. I wonder if the Mallon family home is still standing?<br />Since you're Irish, you really should do better than green underpants on St. Pat's Day! How about a nice emerald green shirt?Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-62064891579715006892012-03-11T13:56:28.383-04:002012-03-11T13:56:28.383-04:00Ah, that little poem at the end was my mother'...Ah, that little poem at the end was my mother's favorite. I'm Irish, German and Mexican. What an interesting group I make. :)<br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's Day a bit earlyMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683888030155879214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-52200383924220817132012-03-11T13:48:00.035-04:002012-03-11T13:48:00.035-04:00My Irish roots take me back to your home town, Pat...My Irish roots take me back to your home town, Pat. I'm descended from the Mallon family of Cincinnati. They lived in a big house on Mount Auburn. A fascinating family, and I've written a lot about them. What will I do for St. Pat's day? Green underpants.john M. Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175415154857919353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-13762601663266929252012-03-11T12:32:45.855-04:002012-03-11T12:32:45.855-04:00Sunny,
Peggy O'Hara from Boston! It doesn'...Sunny,<br />Peggy O'Hara from Boston! It doesn't get much more Irish than that! Any relation to Scarlet? :)<br />Happy St. Patrick's Day!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-12322154995067428332012-03-11T12:15:49.527-04:002012-03-11T12:15:49.527-04:00My mother was Peggy O'Hara from Boston. I'...My mother was Peggy O'Hara from Boston. I'm 2nd generation American from her side. My great grandparents came over to work on the railroads.<br /><br />I'll be giving a speech at the Tulare Kings Writers Association on the 17th. The topic is "Publishing: Past, Present and Future." I'll be sure and wear green.Sunny Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693884364418711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-84066896461785557962012-03-11T12:00:36.362-04:002012-03-11T12:00:36.362-04:00Thank you, Jim!
My step-mother is Irish too and St...Thank you, Jim!<br />My step-mother is Irish too and St. Patrick's Day always puts a smile on her face! She goes to the Cracker Barrel every year for corned beef and cabbage.<br />I hope you have a happy St. Pat's day too!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-57691992145246157242012-03-11T11:55:33.304-04:002012-03-11T11:55:33.304-04:00Hi Pat,
What a nice blog. I happen to be largely...Hi Pat,<br /><br />What a nice blog. I happen to be largely Irish, but didn't know about the Irish influence in Cincinnati. Thanks for the lesson. Have a happy St. Pat's day.<br />JimJames R. Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-1839723278247135552012-03-11T11:17:03.166-04:002012-03-11T11:17:03.166-04:00J.R., thanks for stopping by!
Don't you just l...J.R., thanks for stopping by!<br />Don't you just love the Irish spirit? I'm looking forward to attending an Irish celebration on St. Patrick's Day!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-21634041165795013242012-03-11T11:13:26.232-04:002012-03-11T11:13:26.232-04:00Marilyn,
I hope you have a good time in San Antoni...Marilyn,<br />I hope you have a good time in San Antonio. Best of luck!<br />I'm looking forward to my interview on your blog tomorrow. <br />Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-64162371450742707282012-03-11T11:11:50.815-04:002012-03-11T11:11:50.815-04:00Well, William, it sounds like my Latin American Sp...Well, William, it sounds like my Latin American Spanish and your Irish are about at the same level. I need to get back to studying it!<br />Happy St. Pat's Day!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-33479779948263145032012-03-11T11:10:17.621-04:002012-03-11T11:10:17.621-04:00I have only a minimal few drips of Irish blood in ...I have only a minimal few drips of Irish blood in my veins. But the Irish played a big role (mostly blood, sweat and tears)in the history of my home area. Erin go Bragh.J. R. Lindermuthhttp://jrlindermuth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-72999639784455969762012-03-11T11:06:13.390-04:002012-03-11T11:06:13.390-04:00Hi, Pat, always like to stop by and see what you h...Hi, Pat, always like to stop by and see what you have to say. I'll be celebrating St. Pat's day in San Antonio. We're headed there for Epicon and the awards dinner is that night. Looking forward to it. <br /><br />And to you, Happy St. Patrick's Day, dear friend.<br /><br />MarilynMarilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577144322916822926.post-50406077635296713112012-03-11T11:00:28.794-04:002012-03-11T11:00:28.794-04:00"And may you be in Heaven an hour before the ..."And may you be in Heaven an hour before the devil knows you're dead."<br /><br />I've been learning the Irish language for the past two years - it's really hard, but I now speak it about as well as a six month old Irish baby!<br /><br />And yes, we'll be celebrating Patrick's day here in Sacramento. I am reminded of the irony, each year at about this time, that the most famous Irishman of all isn't even from Ireland. Young Pat was a Brit!<br /><br />William Doonan<br />www.themummiesofblogspace9.comWilliam Doonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540517192121681243noreply@blogger.com