Well! Been offline for awhile, haven't I? I spent the week being sick, and will now spend the next week (which happens to be spring break) catching up on all the work I've fallen miles behind on (er, on which I've fallen miles behind?). Which means minimal time for blogging, of course.
We had a lovely Nor'Easter last night (just in time for spring break; mother nature has a clever sense of humor!). Actually, I guess it's still going on, only it's switched over to mostly rain now. As it falls on top of the snow, the rain has nowhere to go, so it's all puddly and slushy out there. Which will be an issue when temperatures drop back below freezing this evening. Ice everywhere! (Why yes, I have been watching weather reports on T.V. all morning, how could you tell?) I'm waiting to find out whether I'll have to work tonight. If the roads are too dangerous they won't have us come in.
In the meantime, I have a long to-do list to get to. It actually feels really good to get back to doing things after a long week of doing nothing. Really, all I did this week was teach two classes and sleep. Maybe the break was good; I'm actually eager to settle down and get some good writing done.
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I'm temporarily turning the blog green. Just so, you know, nobody decides to pinch it.
heh, knew that would come in handy eventually...
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Oh fun.
I'm curious; how devoted is the Irish population of Boston? I know that it was barely 1 (pm) here and there was already quite a crowd of rather drunken, green-clad, presumably Irish people at West Portal.
Also, how ironic that this is the 17th entry. WOO!
St. Patrick's Day is huge in Boston, especially in South Boston, which is a predominantly Irish neighborhood. They've been celebrating all week, really, and are still at it this morning.
Interesting fact: the very first celebration of St. P's day in the U.S. took place in Boston in 1737. (seems like Boston has the first everything,-- ask Teddi about that from her first visit here.)
And wow, yes, the 17th thing is weird! I didn't even notice.
Are you allowed to post comments to your own blog?! The Sunset is pretty Irish, but nothing like Southie! I was actually at West Portal at about that time on Saturday, but I wasn't green-clad or drunk. The pub was jumping and serving free corned beef and cabbage - even the Mexican restaurant was hopping and offering 'enchildas verdes' in the spirit of the day! We are actually celebrating next weekend with the traditional Irish Creme Cake - wish you were here!
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