I wonder if the goddess Eastre is up there somewhere, reclining on a cloud, looking down fondly on all the millions who are celebrating Easter this Sunday.

Surely she must be pleased that after so many centuries her name still shines brightly in the pantheon, remembered and honored by so many people.

Happy Easter, all y'all!

Yesterday the temperature was in the mid 80's, with a moderate breeze and intense sunshine. People all around me were sporting sun visors, shorts and bare midriffs.

Today the sky is low, it's raining and the temperatures hover in the high 50's. Though it's a warm rain, everyone is bundled up to the ears.

Just a little schizy.

Teachers in Los Angeles schools are not allowed to punish children in any way. Not only is physical punishment outlawed, but being spoken to in a loud voice, losing prized activities such as recess, experiencing time-outs or any other form of sanction are all expressly forbidden. Teachers are advised that seating a child by himself is not good ( Read more... )

This morning, I did the dishes, standing at the kitchen sink ( Read more... )

Doing nicely, thank you. Arms reaching high for sunlight, roots reaching deep for nutrients and water.

We won't talk about the dimness indoors, where someone is doing taxes at the last minute.

I've often thought that the state of a person's personal private spaces reflects their inward reality ( Read more... )

Today was transplanting day--3 Early Girl, 3 Celebrity, 3 San Diego. The Early Girls should be ready the first week of June, barring a spate of cool, cloudy days ( Read more... )

I'm one of those people who hate to be late. I will get ready well ahead of time, with clothes laid out in the bedroom and things to take with me arranged on the kitchen counter on the other side from the sink and stove ( Read more... )

How you say certain words and phrases tell the world your roots. When you take this test , think of how you said certain things when you were young, before all the people in your adult world modified your language. As mammals, we imitate and reflect the world around us, changing as our personal environment evolves ( Read more... )

Easter Sunday: The first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. Still mesmerized by the changing of the seasons and the movement of heavenly bodies, following in the footsteps of our pagan ancestors.

I like the sense of continuity.