Not familiar with this week's song? Hear it here.
1. This week's song was chosen because it's something of an anthem in Chicagoland around St. Patrick's Day. Can you name another song that makes you think of St. Patrick's Day or Ireland?
A. O Danny Boy.
2. The Irish Choir sings that the "craic" is always best among the Windy City Irish. "Craic" is Irish for "fun" and "high spirits." Are you planning anything fun this weekend?
A. No. We are supposed to have severe bad weather. It's hunker down time.
3. They tell us that their fathers came over from Mayo, Cork and Donegal. Where did your ancestors hail from?
A. My ancestors are mostly European. My father's family has always said they came from Ireland, but my brother's DNA test thing says we're mostly from England.
4. The lyrics mention the rivalry between Chicago's two baseball teams. As Spring Training 2025 draws to a close, how do you feel about your baseball team's chances this season?
A. I don't have a baseball team.
5. The Chicago River is dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Does your community do anything to special for the holiday?
A. There is a parade in the nearby city. As far as I know, that's it.
6. While this week's song focuses on the Irish population of Chicago, it's not the U.S. city with the highest percentage of citizens of Irish ancestry. According to the 2020 census, Boston is #1. Have you ever been to Boston?
A. I have never been to Boston.
7. On Monday, which is St. Patrick's Day, do you plan to wear green?
A. If I remember, I will wear green.
8. Clovers are a recognized symbol of St. Patrick's Day, and a four-leaf clover is believed to bring good luck. Have you ever seen a four-leaf clover?
A. I used to find them all the time in the yard, but I seem to have lost the knack for seeing them.
9. Black coffee with whiskey and whipped cream is Irish Coffee. What's your standard coffee order?
A. I don't drink coffee.
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Oh that's too bad you have bad weather predicted! We have some rain in the forecast for later but so far it's a nice early spring day here in eastern NY.
ReplyDeleteHIGHLY recommend you visit Boston! you'll need more than one day!
Enjoyed your answers.
Interesting what the DNA tests can show, isn’t it?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't say I have a knack for finding four-leaf clovers, but I have found a few and managed to press one.
ReplyDeleteWe are to see some rain and maybe a bit of thunder tomorrow, but that's it. All that really nasty stuff is staying south of us. We've been following it across the country today with interest since we have family in LA, MS, and AL.
ReplyDeleteI envy you because I have never found a four-leaf clover. Not ever!
ReplyDeleteBoston is a town worth gettin' to. Hope you are well!!
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