The Feast of St. Patrick

I'm not entirely sure when this particular saint's feast day turned into an excuse for anyone and everyone to get rip roaring drunk but I am solidly against it.  Adults don't need an excuse such as this to imbibe and they should be responsible enough not to drink to that kind of excess.  I get that it's a celebration and all but seriously?  It's gone too far.  

That being said, I am having a wee party today.  But it's not in honor of St. Patrick.  I'm having a few friends and family over to celebrate my birthday, which is actually two days from now.  We're having spaghetti, my favorite meal, and my favorite cake, and mostly we'll be sitting around, laughing and talking, munching on snacks, and just being together.  A good meal, good friends, and good conversation.  And cake.