Bruno

[celesticlglow]

Ah, nothing quite like a hometown celebration, kinda bummed to be missing the parade in my hometown but Merrock does try to bring the fun so there's a little of everything for everyone. At least that's an opinion formed from the last event I attended. Where did you move from?

[brunoperalta]

It's always special, even if it's kinda crap, because it's what you grew up loving and looking forward to every year. Where's your hometown? I'm from Monterey, on the west coast.

[cagenewman]

Depends -- where's your hometown? I grew up in Merrock, but I spent some time traveling in my wild years, and I've seen some pretty fun celebrations. But I think ours is pretty good, especially if you like beer, and to be honest the pub band is always really good. Nothing like getting just drunk enough to openly cry during their rendition of Danny Boy.

[brunoperalta]

I'm from Monterey, California. It's got a similar feel to Merrock, but with more people, and slightly better weather. I don't think the Irish population was all that big, but give people a chance to drink and eat and they're gonna take it, no matter their roots. Are there any pipers? We always had pipers.

[brunoperalta]

It's about to be my first St Patrick's Day in Merrock, and it's got a lot to live up to! My hometown always had a great celebration down the wharf, with so much good food, drink, music, and activities. Do I need to lower my expectations? @merrock

[mekelahrddy]

So I've been reading up on some trending news topics. And hear me out, I really don't know what is cool anymore because I asked my kids and they gave me this really weird look when I asked them what a 'yeet' was. Or why side parts are 'cringey'. And why I can't wear skinny jeans anymore?? I guess this probably just really means that my encyclopedia of what is cool is definitely outdated. Back when I was their age, phones were huge, practically the size of my head. No one just randomly stopped in the middle of a parking lot to film a video challenge, and we all knew how to be kind and rewind. So with the risk of regretting asking... What type of trends is everyone into now? And if anyone mentions something about cough syrup and chicken... I'm going to be deeply upset.

[brunoperalta]

Everything that you thought was cringey growing up... that's what's cool now. It's the circle of life, baby.

[marquisowusu]

Today I learned something interesting that I wasn't expecting, I've been fluent in multiple languages since I was a teenager and part of me has always wanted to instill that in my kids but being that the twins are five and my daughter is six, I've been cautious about jumping too quickly with them just starting school. Today I walked into the living room to see my youngest daughter speaking German words with her twin brother. Found out that, the smart little buggers, have been using a language app on their iPads that their oldest sister showed them. I don't even know how she found it but I don't think I've been prouder in my life even if some of the things they're saying are hilarious in context. If anyone is looking to learn another language I have two very spunky five year olds willing to teach you how to say the owl is very nice and smart in German, offer comes cheap -- just don't tell them I said that. @merrock

[brunoperalta]

My parents have been encouraging me to learn Spanish since birth, but I've never really invested too much time or effort into it. I even avoided it like the plague in school. Maybe now is the time to try something new. How much are you charging?