happy david's day

A very blessed St David's Day to all the welsh folk in Wales, and the non welsh people in Wales, and indeed the Welsh people not in Wales. Not coming from Wales myself I'm not completely sure what it means to you all - is it a bit like St Paddy's day for us? (A chance to break lent for a day and get drunk listening to traditional music and Unionists complaining that the parades are blocking the Queen's highway)I am not the most high profile sender of greetings.

The leader of the free world had this message for you:

On this St David's Day, I send our warmest greetings to the people of Wales from the United States of America... Today, the people of the United States and Wales stand together promoting liberty and equality around the world, but never forgetting the admonition of St David himself to 'do the little things'.

Of course this greeting was one 'little thing' Mr Bush wasn't able to admonish himself. That's what he has Ambassadors for.

But, of all the tributes being paid on this special day, I think my favourite was Sammy Winwards. She posed in a bed of daffodils, some of which had somehow arranged themselves strategically over her rather unclothed body. The photo is of course for for charity - to heighten awareness of Marie Curie and the work they do for terminally ill cancer sufferers. Their annual daffodil appeal is their main fundraising activity and this year they hope to raise £5 million. Check out their site for more details.

I think it's great that you can celebrate the life of St David. The Welsh are a truly caring breed considering the way the English have turfed him out on his ear to California. That uncharitable bunch seem to have forgotten that goal aginst the Greeks and all the good works he does for the unfortunates of the world.

Iechyd da!