FundaySonday!!! March 28, 2022

 

SUNDAY YADNUF

Sunday, March 28, 2022

HAPPY SUNDAY -  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

News Flash.  As I was writing this week’s SUNDAY/FUNDAY, I got a phone call from United State Representative John Carter of Texas.  It seems Representative Carter is on a special “Start America” group - and was trying to find local (or national) groups to be part of the effort.

Seemingly this blog was selected at random (did somebody snitch on us?) and we will be featured on Good Morning America on Thursday this week.  They want me and at least two others (I was thinking LMG and RP) to be on a five-minute segment on how we spent our year of COVID and what we look forward to.  We would connect with ABC by Zoom.  They are going to get more information to me on Monday!!!  WOW!!!!

WOW - that sounds amazing!!  

UPCOMING

I am going to be on a national “Start America” panel (unfortunately by Zoom) sometime in April.  Again, I have no idea how that happened!!  (Too bad, air travel has been replaced by virtual meetings!!!)

SEKOJ

I heard that Josie and Paul were out driving and a huge rabbit carrying a basket of colored eggs jumped out in front of them.  And, as it was so sudden, Paul hit the rabbit.

He exclaimed “Oh No, I killed the Easter Bunny”

They jumped out and looked - it didn’t look good.  

But, then Josie, (always resourceful) grabbed her purse and sprayed something on the rabbit.  It took a few minutes before the rabbit started to move!!

Paul said “WOW” as the rabbit stretched and sat up, then got up and jumped around some.  

The rabbit grabbed her basket, picked up the colored eggs, and started to jump down the road, but stopped every few feet to wave back to them.

That was too much for Paul - “What was that?”

Josie answered, “Well, it was “hare spray with a permanent wave”!!

(Aside, Josie and Paul know where I got this story!!!!) 

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Q: What happened when the Easter Bunny married the rabbit of his dreams?

A: They lived hoppily ever after!

Q: How does the Easter Bunny stay fit?

A: Hareobics  

Q: Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg bad jokes?

A: They might crack up!

Q; Why don’t people paint duck eggs at Easter?

A: They quack too easily!

Q: Why do people paint eggs at Easter?

A: Because it’s much easier than wallpapering them!

Q:  How do you catch a rabbit?

A:  Hide in the bushes and make a sound like a carrot

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A little more serious.  Easter is a movable holiday.  Technically it is very astronomy-related.  It is the first Sunday, after the first full moon, after the Vernal (Spring) Equinox.  

So, in 2021, the Vernal Equinox was on Saturday, March 20th; the full moon was on Sunday, March 28th, so … the first Sunday after that was April 4th - Easter this year.

In theory, Easter could be as early as March 22nd (maybe) - with an equinox of March 20th - and the full moon on March 20th, and the next Sunday could be on March 21st.  Easter can never come as early as March 21, however. That's because, by ecclesiastical rules, the vernal equinox is fixed on March 21.  

It also could be as late as April 25th. 

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And, if you have Orthodox Christian friends, they may be celebrating Easter later.  Something about the first Sunday, after Jewish Passover, after the first Full Moon, after the Vernal Equinox!!!  (So, in 2021, our Orthodox friends will have Easter on Sunday, May 2nd).

This might not be totally true as some also follow the Julian Calendar, while most people follow the Gregorian Calendar!!! 

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While in Central Texas we might say “March showers bring April Flowers” (I learned this as April Showers bring May Flowers”)  

Showers are generally good in Central Texas.  As I write this (a few days early), Lake Georgetown is 66.9% full (so about 2/3rd full). Summers frequently bring on water restrictions (and we do like our lawns to be watered and green), so the more water and showers we have, the better off we are.    

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SPECIAL DAYS

March 28th, National Something on a stick Day

My son works as a TV reporter in Grand Island Nebraska - and covers the Nebraska State Fair (Actually he has been called “Mr. State Fair” from his coverage).  He gets to try all the foods on a stick for the news.  Fried Twinkies on a stick; Fried butter on a stick; (let alone, the “common” candy apples, creamsicles, shish kabobs, and teriyaki chicken, corn dog, and other simple things!!!)  I think I have developed a bias that any food on a stick is probably not really healthy!!

March 30th, National Doctor’s Day

I feel deprived.  I’m a doctor (of philosophy) - but this day is not for me!!!  My father used to say “My son’s a doctor but he doesn’t help anybody”.  (Hmmm - would he say “My daughter’s a doctor and she doesn’t help anybody” now?)

March 31st, National Tater Day

I don’t eat potatoes too much anymore.  (My brain says they are mostly starchy carbs).  But, I do love potatoes!!  I like to make baked potatoes in my microwave (and yes, then smother them with butter, sour cream, and anything else.)  I visited a friend in Wimberley last week and we went out to eat.  I had chicken fingers (which were boring) and French Fries (which were very tasty).  (And, while I’m on the subject - when did chicken grow fingers?  And when did buffalo’s grow wings?  I’m confused!!!) 

If you can analyze my food choices, you might think I'm a non-nutritional eater - and you might be right!!!)  For the past two weeks, I’ve tried to emulate my bridge idol - Bob Williams with his intermittent fasting.  I have lost a few (COVID) pounds, and hopefully, the researchers who say such intermittent fasting might help with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.  

And …

Palm  Sunday is Sunday, March 28th; Good Friday is April 2nd, Easter is April 4th.  (And chocolate will be on clearance on April 5th [I hope]).  Passover starts at Sunset on Saturday, March 27th, and goes until sunset on April 4th.  More on those next week.

April 1 -  Major League Baseball opener.  Baseball used to be “America’s Pastime” - but I think football has surpassed it.  And, I find some people who like both college AND professional football - and some who only like college football.  To them, the pros are overpaid and not examples of “real” football.

And, there are more and more American’s who like “Fuitbol” - or Soccer. I like it for kids as an activity as there is so much running around and healthy aspects!

National Burrito Day

If you have eaten at a Chuy’s Restaurant, they advertise a “Burrito as big as ‘yo face’”.  I do like Chuy’s burritos.  I don’t see this too frequently - “Wet Burritos” - covered in Chilli con Carne or other sauce.  I remember my first taco (understand I was a native Iowan - and Tex-Mex foods were not common then) - when I went to visit my sister in Colorado and we had Tacos.  By now, I like most Tex-Mex and Mexican foods - but not too spicy!!!  I have friends (maybe some of you) who like it spicy and hot!!  

Friday, April 2nd - National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day.  

Over the years, I have tried to avoid peanut butter - “just because” - but I can’t.  I’m getting used to the idea that peanut butter is just one of my habits (addictions?).  I do vary in my additional condiments - just some sweet, gooey, stuff to go with the peanut butter.  (Currently, it is apricot preserves or strawberry preserves).  And - of course - butter.  

WRAP-UP

Easter was a special day growing up (and maybe even more now).  We (my sister and I) searched for Easter Baskets in the house.  I don’t remember Easter Egg hunts in the park until our children were growing up.  Then Church (with lots of Easter Lilies), and dinner at my grandparents.  Having my maternal grandparents locally was a real blessing growing up.  

I do remember one particular Easter day (not for the right reasons).  I was about ten. It was maybe the warmest day we had to that point in Eastern Iowa, and a friend and I went hiking across a little stream (on the rocks in the stream) and up a hill.  (Later, I would be the paperboy to the new houses on that hill).  That evening we watched the Wizard of OZ.  Somehow, I got scared during the night.  I remember volcanoes erupted (too much candy???), coupled with the excitement of the day and I vomited. (Somehow, for a few more years, I associated the Wizard of Oz movie with getting sick!!!)

As our children grew up, we would frequently drive to Minnesota for Easter (my wife’s family) and one year our son “won” the 8-year-old Easter Egg hunt in the park.  I don’t remember what “winning” meant, maybe more candy, or a few coupons.   We too hid eggs in baskets in the house (it seemed like they were on window sills behind the curtains.  

For me personally, as I’ve grown older and (maybe a little different), the religious side of Easter means more now.  BUT, I did buy Cadbury Mini-eggs about a month ago (and finished them last week.  Chocolate is a magnet for me - oh well, I might have to buy another small bag!!  I did walk down the candy aisle the last time I was at HEB and “just about” got another bag - (so I do have some willpower).  

Have an awesome April Fool’s Day (and, no representative contacted me!!)

And, an amazing Easter (however you celebrate it!!!)

LOVE WINS!!!

Karen

  

LIFE IS GOOD!!!  LOVE WINS!!!  HUGS!!!

Karen