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Growing up the daughter of Margaret Anne Ryan there was little chance of me not embracing my Irish heritage, no matter how long ago my ancestors crossed the mighty, mighty seas. Mom was one of seven including twins Kathleen and Patrick born on... you guessed it, St. Patrick's Day.  

As far back as I can remember I would spend several days creating my St. Patrick's Day costume. I wanted everyone to know how proud I was to be Irish, and boy would it peeve me when I would see people with absolutely NO green on whatsoever. I mean seriously, on St. Patrick's Day aren't we all Irish? As I've grown older and wiser, my obsession with wearing green on March 17 hasn't faded at all, although I have to be a little more conservative in the workplace, I still make sure my Irish is showing.  

Normally I don't admit this, but growing up does have its advantages. Not only do I get to wear green on the 17^th, I also get to wear it on parade days and I can drink green beer! There is no better way to celebrate the day than with corned beef & cabbage, potatoes and BEER. If you haven't already done so, meander your way to Stroudsburg and check out our authentic Irish Pub, Siamsa. Siamsa's bar was designed by Irish Designers, built in a factory in Ireland and shipped to Stroudsburg where it was assembled by Irish Craftsmen. You can't get more authentic than that without going to Ireland.

It's been three years since I've been able to celebrate my favorite holiday in the Pocono Mountains, and I am very much looking forward to a tasty meal at Siamsa, sans the beer. Why not get your Irish on and meet me down there! Erin Go Bragh!  

Next week a recap of the first annual Pocono Mountains Tourism Games!  Ciao for now...