so, i've always had a big thing for st. patrick's day. it combines all of my favorite things in one: food, friends, all-day beer drinking, and a whole lot of fun and memories. a couple of years back, i decided to start a new marigold tradition by closing down the kitchen on this one day and taking everyone out to honor ireland's patron saint. we usually get started around 9:00am and go until common sense kicks back in and we head for home. the above picture is from last year and is awesome because pete (bottom right) is only in his third or fourth day at marigold. right now, he's loving his job...and i think he still does. if you're a client reading this, by the way, don't worry! we work as late as necessary on the day before and the day after to accomodate all of the awesome people without whom we'd be unemployed. i have a dream that someday they'll finally give st. pat's official holiday status (which it basically has in cleveland already) and free everyone to take a day to celebrate two really vital things: fun and friendship. i hope we see you out somewhere and, if not, raise a pint for us. we'll certainly be doing the same. slainte!
