Quiet Easter morning

Pig from walk yesterday

On pleasant days like the one we had yesterday, I take Harry out for an extended walk exploring the neighborhood.  Bring my phone along to count the steps but more importantly to listen to music interspersed with the birds singing their songs.  Of late been listening to classical tunes in that it travels well with the environment I'm in. Chopin piano music is my current favorite.  The fellow pictured aside was encountered on this journey.  I like him because he appears shocked to see me and others passing by.  And yet he continues to stand guard.

On this quiet Easter morn, I contemplate all the people in awe of His rising and renewal. Billions of Christians around the world will pause and remember that this day is the reason they believe.

I on the other hand, have spent time in contemplation of a person I did not stand up for.  Through junior high and high school I attended my classes with Paul Lambert.  Paul was a pudgy guy with halting speech and some level of disability.  In many classes he sat behind me.  He perspired a lot and had tremors  that were reflected in his handwriting.  Because of this, he typed with great effort all of his papers.  He was teased unmercifully by guys mostly.  I did not participate but did not intercede on his behalf either.  This inaction on my part will be a regret I will live with.  I hope he is well. Been wanting to share this for a while.  Please be kind to others.

In that we are socially distanced for the foreseeable, my lovely daughter Katey has hatched a plot for the family to have a Zoom meeting today.  As long as all can connect, it should be fun. Will be making sweet potato bars for her today.  I did some of the prep work yesterday.  In my travels yesterday I came upon a ten dollar bill in a parking lot.  I stood and stared at it awhile thinking someone would claim it and not knowing what to do.  Folded it up and put it in my pocket.  In retrospect should have donated it somewhere.  Guiltily, ordered a pizza but gave the guy a good tip.
Another moral dilemma.
all for now
stay safe