It’s been a peaceful few days of mostly keeping to my bed where I’ve napped, taken notes, snuggled with the pooches while listening to documentaries. I did not accomplish near as much as I hoped.

Some of the peace and quiet was eliminated with a new round of 5:30 AM runners shouting as they jogged through the high school’s parking lot. My bedroom is now on the other side of the house, but they were loud enough to wake me. I applaud those ladies for their determination to keep fit, but find their complete rudeness and utter lack of thoughtfulness and respect for others to be heartless.

Thursday evening, Laura and I tried a new restaurant, El Asadero Mexican Bar and Grill, located in Centerville’s Crosspoint center. It was very good, and while we were there, it quickly filled up with diners.

A friend mentioned that her son asked why Easter falls on different dates each, I knew the answer but could not immediately think of it. So, here is the answer:

The simplest way to explain the date of Easter is that if falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the spring equinox. Because the actual date of the spring equinox can differ by a day or two, the Catholic Church created a fixed date of March 21 to define it, known as the ecclesiastical equinox.    (Ecclesiastical: relating to the Christian church or its clergy.

While looking up the Easter date information, it occurred to me that I had not seen any social media acknowledgments of Passover from my Jewish friends. I learned something new! Normally, Good Friday follows or is connected to Passover; however, in 2024, Passover is being celebrated between April 22 and April 30 due to 2024 being a Jewish leap year!

Rain is expected at any moment and shall be with us most of the morning, but with warmer temperatures that shall conclude with 70 degrees by 6 PM.

The day already feels as though it will hold little in the way of accomplishments, as the rain continues to agitate my muscles and joints. I do hope to make it to dinner with Mama Kay and Mary this evening before settling in for my annual event of watching Cecil B. DeMille’s THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Film composer, Elmer Bernstein created one of my all-time favorite scores that ranks with Max Steiner’s creation for GONE WITH THE WIND.

Make it a great day!