Page 4 March 16, 2017 TORRANCE TRIBUNE TerriAnn in Torrance Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day By TerriAnn Ferren Tomorrow marks St. Patrick’s Day…and for many, a wearing of the green--whether Irish or not--seems almost obligatory. Because there are more Irish-Americans than there are Irish, St. Patrick’s Day in the United States is a recognized holiday--at least marked on calendars across the country. The color green represents Ireland for a good reason. Because of the rain and damp weather, the landscape of Ireland remains a tapestry of the many shades of green. There is no mistake when looking down upon the patchwork blanket of velvet green flying into Ireland that you are landing in a very special place. Although St. Patrick didn’t enter Ireland from the air, his mark on this Emerald Isle remains. According to my trusty Encyclopedia Americana, “St. Patrick found Ireland almost wholly a pagan country; he left it at his death predominantly a Christian land.” St. Patrick used the shamrock for explaining the Trinity to the pagan Irish of the time and that sprig continues as a symbol of Ireland. A few years ago on a trip to Ireland with my parents, we went on a pub crawl one night. Not knowing what that exactly was, I learned that the Irish not only enjoy their spirits, but I also discovered their music and the written word go hand in hand. At each pub we visited, there was music, a history lesson and a lively, friendly atmosphere. We discovered the Irish are proud of their heritage and love telling stories. How are modern Irish and non-Irish celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? I decided to find out. Leslie Cortez stated emphatically, “I make it a point to eat corned beef and cabbage. I don’t like beer, so I don’t drink green beer- -but I noticed you could put food coloring in chardonnay and champagne. Who knew? I just discovered it last year and I actually make my own corned beef and cabbage in a slow cooker, turn it on in the beginning of the day and it’s ready by the end of the night and [you can] have little shenanigans in the evening.” Leslie also told me she wears a t-shirt every St. Patrick’s day that says, “I know I’m not Irish, but kiss me anyway.” Theresa Mack told me, “I am Irish on both sides of the family--mostly my great-grandmother was a Magee and my grandmother’s name is McLaughlin, so I have a lot of Irish blood.” Theresa told me she eats green cookies for St. Patrick’s Day and added, “My mother was really, great and every month she tried to create a holiday…and on St. Patrick’s Day she would use green food coloring and try and turn everything green, and of course wear green, and we as kids always got gifts that were of a green nature.” Todd Trinner said, “I always definitely make corned beef and cabbage in the slow cooker before work and when I get home, it is all ready. The only thing I don’t put in is the cabbage, because it will get too wilted. So I just steam it at the end because I like it a little crisp.” Todd and Leslie both make their dinner in a slow cooker and that may be how people with busy careers cope with the traditional dish. Cory Frietas thoughtfully shared with me, “I like my corned beef and cabbage. Sometimes my mom makes it and I go over her place and eat it.” Steve Coy laughingly told me with a glint in his eye, “I dye the river green and drink green beer. I eat corned beef and cabbage. Sometimes my wife will make it, sometimes we go out.” Jack Walser told me, “I stay home, go skiing, what day is it this year? I am not a big celebrator. I don’t even drink beer. I am very boring.” Obviously, Jack isn’t into the holiday at all. No wearing of the green for Jack, although I do not think he is boring. On the other hand, Timothy McCauley, whose father was 100 percent Irish, loves St. Patrick’s Day and is proud of his Irish heritage and passes it on to his three daughters. “There is a pride in being Irish, I love being Irish,” Timothy proclaimed. Corned beef and cabbage and green beer were on the menu in the Cooper household when Michelle was growing up. She told me, “All this was my mother’s doing. Now, we still decorate the house, but it is nothing like it was when I was growing up. Now my daughter [Cassidy] has already decorated the house and we have a flag outside, and we will probably do green beer – ‘cuz why not?” Speaking with Michelle Cooper, whose mother was Irish and loved to celebrate every holiday, I realized her mom was similar to Theresa Mack’s mom because their homes were both filled with green on St. Patrick’s Day. Are you thinking about a corned beef and cabbage dinner tomorrow night? I am. This year, I intended on corning my own brisket but my best-laid plans were crushed when I realized I didn’t have enough time for the process. Interestingly, I found out the reason for the term “corned beef” is because the salt pellets used in the preserving process of the meat were large and resembled kernels of corn. Hence the term corned. All week, I have noticed cooking shows have featured different ways of preparing the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner for St. Patrick’s Day. It seems to me, even if you are not Irish, it is fun kicking up your heels on this day. The Irish have given us famous writers including James Joyce, Ulysses; Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest; Jonathan Swift, Gulliver’s Travels; C.S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; and many other authors with a multitude of other works. One of my very good friends, an Irish priest, the late Monsignor Michael Lenihan, always quoted the Irish blessing when officiating a wedding (and it was also recited at his funeral) and I can still hear his melodious Irish tones saying, “May you always have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.” So tomorrow, you might also join with the many, Irish or not, who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day--either with the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, or with the tipping of a beverage, in honor of a fifth century Christian missionary who is remembered to this day, St. Patrick. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! • Cory Frietas. Jack Walser. Leslie Cortez. Tim McCauley. Up and Adam from page 3 High sidelines before it was called back due to an off-sides penalty. In all, South put up 13 shots on goal in the second half of play, in stark contrast to Claremont’s four. The tides were clearly turning and all of the momentum was quickly building in favor of South. Without Grouwinkel’s last-minute shot, the game would have been destined for penalty kicks where anything truly could have happened. Grouwinkel and the rest of the team have senior defender Mina Ghazizadeh to thank for the win as well. It was Ghazizadeh who put a perfect pass on Grouwinkel, setting up the shot that ultimately won the game and took home the title for the Lady Spartans. As is usual with South High, it took a complete team effort to get the win and defeat a Claremont (24-3-2, 8-1-1) squad that not only had been on a four-game winning streak coming into the game, but also managed to run away with the Palomares League championship. The South High Lady Spartans are no strangers to division championships themselves. 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