Halfway There

If not for the commercialization of St. Patrick's Day, the date of September 17 would be meaningless. However, this is the midpoint of the Irish calendar and, thus, a reason to get Connolly'd at your local pub.

The 2006 Parade falls on a Friday, meaning we will get about a half-million spectators. I've actually received confirmations from a few.

Julio and Rico will able to make it since Mike's uncle is shutting down the box plant for the day.















Bloomingdale Elementary also gets the day off. Little Skyler and all his buddies are coming.



















Tyrone said he's 95% sure he can make it. He was named after County Tyrone.



















And finally, our favorite group of high school girls will be there, a year older and a year more developed.