Being of Irish descent, the name Pogue meaning "kiss" in Irish, I remind you this is St Patrick's Day to honor an Irish priest who was actually born in England. I have always thought special of him as he rid Ireland of snakes! (A myth). He was a missionary to Ireland, a land filled with idol worship of nature things. He introduced using bonfires to celebrate Easter. The Irish honored their own gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, which was an Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross, creating what is now called a Celtic cross.
The life story of Saint Patrick has been somewhat exaggerated over the centuries, the snake story being a good example. However, it is a bit fitting, for exaggeration is also the Irish way. The larger the tale, the better they liked it. Ai, we bin known a bit fer pullin the tale aut to bae quite lang. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Hug an Irishman! Aye, that bein me!
