Hear the word “shamrock” and a plethora of ideas come to mind — all things Irish, Lucky Charms cereal, St. Patrick’s Day, a clover-like sprig, even the almost-famous McDonald’s Shamrock Shake.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I did one of those popular diets for the month of January, and I am so mad. I did it because I need to lose weight; sitting around at home during COVID-19 and eating whenever I want to has not helped me at all.