3/17/05 - Happy St. Patrick's Day! As far as I know my lineage
includes no Irish, English yes, but Irish no. Still I can pretend. It
helps that my second favorite local band is the Dropkick Murphys. In
fact, despite being at the tail end of a stomach virus, I have defied
my health by eating cornbeef and cabbage. Yes, I'd rather get sick
than miss my cornbeef and cabbage!

I joined Mother's Without Borders recently. Yesterday they sent me a
thank you note signed by their CEO. It was an actual signature, not
just a stamped signature. I am impressed with the personal touch. I
think most of their current work relates to the Tsunami relief
efforts. Their stated purpose is to care for the orphaned and
vulnerable children of the world which fits perfectly in-line with
the type of charities I prefer to donate to, children's charities. I
am not that fond that the name of the organization is a tad sexist,
but heck, nurturing and caring for children does tend to get
associated with mothering.