Social Media

This week on social media I saw a post on the Patch. The Patch is a facebook group that gives my neighborhood town hyperlocal news, alerts, discussions, and events. Patch is an innovative way to find out about, and participate in, what's going on near me. This particular post was reposted because it received the most likes on patch ever. It is a photo of a little boy named Brody walking down the street in the Saint Patricks Day Parade. Brody is 1 year and 5 months old in this picture. He is all by himself wearing an Irish cap on backward, Irish sweater with the sleeves rolled and a red Irish kilt. Brody has the purest little grin on his face. Year after year this picture circulates around social media in the month of March. It makes everyone smile and for me symbolizes springtime, tradition, community, and celebration. Brody's tiny baby face has a smug grin on. His chubby cheeks and button nose are rosy red. He's only a baby but he's standing alone with such grace, strength, and pride. This picture is telling the story of this baby's heritage and where he comes from. This picture currently has 840 likes, 39 shares, and many many comments.

Growing up a South Sider, the St. Paddy's Day Parade is a day to look forward to year after year. The parade never disappoints and it brings everyone together. It is the kick off to spring and the goodbye to winter. Having such brutal winters keeps everyone inside that you begin to miss your neighbors. This picture brings joy, gives hope, and can make just about anyone smile. This picture will literally go down in history, it is currently 6 years old and is still used every March. This photo tells the story of how strong our community is and how such a small thing, like a parade, can bring happiness to everyone of all ages for years to come. And it brings people together. Brody is now 7 and will again be walking down the street this St. Patricks Day. This picture captures the pride of a small town.