Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you’ve got a drop of Irish blood in you or just enjoy a good excuse to wear your brightest green tie, it’s a wonderful day to celebrate the heritage that has shaped so much of our Atlantic Canadian culture.
While the big parade in Halifax was officially cancelled this year, the spirit is still very much alive. If you’re looking to get out, Durty Nelly’s in Halifax started their legendary Irish breakfast at 7:00 AM, and for those closer to home in Truro, the East River Rats are playing at the Belly Up tonight starting at 7:00 PM. It’s bound to be a lively time!
A Moment of Canadian Pride Beyond the shamrocks and stew, March 17th holds a special place in our national history. It was exactly 23 years ago today—March 17, 2003—that Prime Minister Jean Chrétien stood in the House of Commons and announced that Canada would not join the US-led invasion of Iraq without a UN mandate.
It was a controversial decision at the time, and it certainly ruffled some feathers with our neighbors to the south, but it remains one of the most significant moments of Canadian foreign policy independence in our lifetime. Whether you agreed with him or not, it was a day Canada charted its own course on the world stage.
On the Menu Tonight? If you’re staying cozy at home, you can’t go wrong with a classic. Marilyn and I were talking about Dublin Coddle—that hearty “everything-in-the-pot” stew of sausages, bacon, and potatoes—or perhaps a simple Colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage and a healthy lake of melted butter). There’s something about Irish comfort food that just feels right for a mid-March evening.
However you celebrate, we wish you a day filled with “the luck of the Irish” and none of the headaches!
Warmly,
Bill & Marillyn
Founders of Canadian Senior Moment
**Bill Gould** spent 43 years as a long-haul truck driver before trading the steering wheel for a keyboard to help fellow Canadians navigate the road of retirement. A freelance writer, published author, and editor of over 50 books, Bill co-founded *Canadian Senior Moment* with his wife, Marilyn, to provide a trusted space for seniors to find clarity, safety, and connection in the digital age. When he isn’t troubleshooting “tech gremlins” or sharing childhood memories of the Prairies, he can be found in his woodshop or working on his latest novel.