A Problematic Preposition
The names of those involved have been changed to protect the discerning. The following is based on an actual case. It was the Friday before St. Patrick's Day and the work day was about over. I had been asking co-workers who were clearly not Irish what they're plans were for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. I am a bit ornery. A woman who works in the front office and dresses according to "The Standards" of the Apostolic Pentecostal church was passing by my fork truck, so I stopped and asked her what her plans were for the next day. Joan: "I've never celebrated St. Patricks's Day. I'm Irish, though, so you would think that I would have." Me: "You're Irish?" Joan: "Yes, I am." Me: "Then you're going to be Catholic before you die." J: "No, I don't think so." She chuckled. M: "Sure you will. With all of those Irish ancestors praying for you, you certainly will be....