Or an Irish whiskey. As always a thoughtful and intelligent essay. Being non Irish, but married to a Dubliner for centuries, and having visited Ireland many times I can attest that bacon (not corned beef) and cabbage is served widely and potatoes are always plentiful. The green beer and diddly idily music frowned upon. I have spent many hours researching my Ukrainian heritage and what I learned was to appreciate those that left their homelands to create a better life. If you really want to identify with a nationality, study your ancestry and if possible visit their home country. Our traditions may not be authentic but they are often what keeps families together. Happy St. Patrick’s Day cousin.
Or an Irish whiskey. As always a thoughtful and intelligent essay. Being non Irish, but married to a Dubliner for centuries, and having visited Ireland many times I can attest that bacon (not corned beef) and cabbage is served widely and potatoes are always plentiful. The green beer and diddly idily music frowned upon. I have spent many hours researching my Ukrainian heritage and what I learned was to appreciate those that left their homelands to create a better life. If you really want to identify with a nationality, study your ancestry and if possible visit their home country. Our traditions may not be authentic but they are often what keeps families together. Happy St. Patrick’s Day cousin.