Happy Patrick's Birthday

I hope everyone is having a good time on this, the greatest of holidays. Think of the children running around, wearing Patrick masks. And of the families trimming their Patrick trees with plastic Patrick replicas.

But I want to take a moment and discuss a serious issue with you. Many of you will soon join your friends and neighbors in some uplifting Patrick carols. As you know, it is traditional to sing the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Give It Away" as you stroll through your cities, towns and hamlets. Yet many people miss out on the frivolity because they simply do not have the funk.

Patrick understands. And he believes in recycling. For the environment.

I suggest singing Christmas tunes but replacing the word "Christmas" with the word "Patrick". Here's an example:

O Patrick tree! O Patrick tree!
How beautiful your branches!

See how easy that is? Anybody can do that!

Now get out there and celebrate!