So there I was, sitting around LunaCon today, wondering when Jameson’s Irish Whiskey became the universal drink of science-fiction fans.
When ComicMix VP Glenn Hauman informed me that Saint Patrick’s Day had been officially moved to today’s date for 2008 instead of March 17, I’ll admit that I was a bit skeptical.
"Sure," I told him, "and Christmas is now in July. I’ll have you know I associate with a very dedicated, hard-drinking, allegedly Irish crew, so I would know about this sort of thing. You’ve clearly been drinking too much of that home-brewed booze sold by the costumed Klingon in room 424."
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, folks.
Danny Boy is a song that has haunted me all my life. The only version I can listen to is by Ruben Blades. Obviously, it's Latin-influenced, but with traditional Irish instruments incorporated. Good vocals with a very upbeat instrumental ending.