As a child I was teased for having red hair and freckles. I became painfully shy and scared by the negative attention my looks garnered. But then one day I learned of my Irish heritage. I have embraced my ancestory and my red hair and freckles. When I listen to my relatives tell stories, it's little wonder I am a writer. I can't wait to visit Ireland oneday.
I love the legand of St. Patrick, though, I'm sure his tale has been embellished over the years as only the Irish can do. I've included a couple of links to websites where you can learn more about St. Patrick and the day we celebrate.
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Yes I'm wearing green today. I am only partly Irish but I still wear green. I also don't look Irish because I have dark hair and no freckles, but I always wanted the red hair. And I love the story of St.Patrick (embellished or not).
Hi Terri:
I’m Irish but my brother got the red hair, terrible temper, and summer sunburns.
I did a survey of contemporary romances last year and found redheads were represented in romances at about 4 times their occurrence in the US population. That is, 8% in romances and only 2% in the population. I think a redheaded heroine is extra special and I think a lot of romance writers think the same.
Vince
Hey, Happy St, Patty's to you both.
Ellen, as a child I wanted dark hair like my mother and father. My dad had dark hair and freckles.
Vince, very interesting statistics on redheaded heroines. Thanks for sharing.
I'm wearing green! Just saw a leprechaun race through my office--either I'm tired or psychotic!
I did have some green in my top that I wore.
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