And this is St. Patrick’s Day, I wish every reader “Erin go bragh,” which means “Ireland forever.”
Actually we’ve been celebrating with corned beef and various vegetable accessories for a couple days. You know them: boiled cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. The Irish aren’t really known for their culinary skills.
Today, the real holiday, is notably quiet. Except for the proliferation of green everywhere. And we spent the morning touring.
First stop was a liquor store. With the stereotype of the tipsy Irishman in mind, we learned that the local liquor store was having a sale on one of our favorite spirits. So we went early to purchase a case.
Then it was on to Old Naples to see where it all began. Historically Naples was founded in 1886 by former Confederate general and Kentucky U.S. Senator John Stuart Williams and his partner, Louisville businessman Walter N. Haldeman. That was almost 140 years ago. Since then, the lack of a state income tax and a favorable environment for businesses has lured many millionaire businessmen to the area. According to the internet, not many of them are Irish. Or black. Or other.
Our next stop was a grocery store to pick up some staples and then home to swim. Tonight we’re finishing off corned beef made into Ruebens. And St. Patrick’s Day will be in the books.
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