Out of town mid last week and playing catch up. Almost caught up. Hate when last minute trips pop up.

So as many know, today is St. Patrick’s Day and know of my appreciation of marching in the various parades around New Orleans. This year, there is the AWCI Convention in my back yard that is happening today and tomorrow and as the local rep, I was asked to participate. So no block party and parade for me today, I’ll be answering questions about screws for the next 6 hours. At least the 1/4 zip is a shade of green. Sláinte Y’all. The shirt, Travis Matthew The 1/4 zip, Peter Millar The pants, DKNY The boots, Florsheim Chelsea The scent, Our for Greatness Neo The watch, Mason The hair, by Holly Make it a good day.

Every year I ask folks to name the most famous Christian Evangelist in the world. And while St Paul and Billy Graham among others certainly are significant- I argue it was St Patrick. Without St Patrick the tiny island of Ireland wouldn’t have been converted which led to St Columba coming to the minuscule island of Iona in Scotland and the spread of the faith through the British Commonwealth and the monastic communities might not have survived the ravages of the dark ages. Plus you get to drink green beer ☘️🇮🇪😎. Today’s OOTD was inspired by both a 29 degree start to the day playing on outside stages and an ode to the original colors of St Patrick and Ireland: blue (look it up). The closest things I have to saffron (another ancient Irish color) is the gold/‘mustard/ gold in my Bowler hat. To keep with the ancient color scheme I have my requisite green in an olive in the tie. Merino wool gold sweater, royal blue MTM blazer, CT striped shirt. Samuelson grey flannel pants Pantherella socks, shell cordovan brogues, Orvis watch and the McGuire county (Fermanagh) tartan scarf. The emblem of County Fermanagh is McGuire Castle. Thought this appropriate for today. Have a blessed fun day celebrating the world’s most famous Christian Evangelist.