This morning, I woke up and headed right to the office. The desk with 3 monitors added a glare compounded by fluorescent lights from above. A hum from the various computers and HVAC buzzed endlessly behind the voices coming from my headphones as I tried to stay connected in some fashion to the outside world via a podcast.  My interactions . . .

For many of us, ancestry is a blend of cultures, not solely Scottish. Even Scotland has seen waves of influence over generations—Norse, Irish, Normans, English, and more recently, South Asians. This cultural tapestry has shaped Scotland’s unique identity, much like how historical forces have shaped Ireland’s. Though differences exist, the two Celtic cultures share deep bonds. On this day, we raise a toast to our Irish cousins and . . .