The first Easter I remember was in a tiny little town in Illinois. I was fascinated with my Easter hat. It was a boater style with lace ruffles all around it and a navy blue ribbon that flowed down the back. I had a Navy blue spring coat and the essential white gloves. I do remember thinking that I was very pretty in my Easter outfit, but that the hat hurt my head. I think that was the last time I wore a hat. Ladies, just don't wear hats anymore.
Easter really doesn't hold that much fascination for me now. I find that it is a sad story with an OK happy ending. I really think the writers should have had a better ending. Now, I watch "Jesus Christ Superstar" and call it a good Easter. Although, I do love the "Peeps" candy and a chocolate bunny or two.
I've had the big Easter dinners and enjoyed having everyone here.. I remember dinners at Grandma Best's house. It was always fun. I do remember the year that Grandma asked my cousin Larry to say grace. Larry's response was "Bless the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. First to the table gets the most". I thought Grandma was going to fall out of her chair. It was hard to rattle Grandma, but this came the closest I've ever seen. Very funny!
While I do not subscribe to the Christian Faith, I do find it sad that some children today don't even know what Easter is celebrating according to that Faith. We should be aware of all Faith celebrations.
This year I will enjoy the company of Lyle Love-It and Lillie Belle. We will enjoy the day with a nice long nap and maybe a Peep for me and a dog bone for them.
I have looked at the comments on my last post. Seems to have upset some folks. I guess that is the way of the written word. Everyone has their critics. That is the first lesson one should learn in the world of publishing. Some of the critics will be fair and some will just be mean and ugly. Such is the nature of some people. "In life, think of mean people like sandpaper. They may scratch and hurt you, but in the end you come out smooth and polished and the mean person is just worn and ugly". I guess this is how I have to consider those critics.
Everyone, have a lovely and blessed Easter.
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