Dear Kitties, we are sorry for the short notice. But -- if Pinot and Groucho would fire up the Catmobile, we would like you to come here to Chicago next weekend for the big St. Pat's festivities. On Saturday, March 14th they dye the Chicago River green and there is the big parade in the Loop. Then on Sunday, March 15th the South Side Irish Parade which is more family-centered. Here is a lesson on how to pronounce it like a true Chicagoan.
South = "sout" (leave off the h)
Side Irish
Parade = "prayed" (one syllable)
"Are ya goin to da Sout Side Irish prayed?" "Yep, we're takin da grandkids. I hope da wedder's good."

Please come!
Love and Purrs,
Cassie