May 15 – “The Ides of March”

The Ides of March.  Great day for a fish fry, wouldn’t you say?  Well, we’re hoping for some good weather, because that’s what we have on tap after church today for our third Sunday dinner on the grounds.  All the fish have been donated by some of our prolific fishermen, so everyone is supposed to bring stuff that goes along with it.  Hope that preacher isn’t too long-winded today …

Yesterday we were in full-on birthday party mode. Both of them were over in Texas, too.  The first one was for two-year-old Cedric in Texas City.  Sesame Street theme.  House full of people.  I managed to grab a hot dog and some water and help a little with some plumbing issues.  Not yet solved by the time we had to leave, though.  Yikes.

Party two was in LaMarque for Josiah’s big sixth.  Pokemon theme.  I never have quite figured out what a Pokemon is.  They all look like cartoon gremlins to me.  Scary stuff.  He got several Star Wars toys.  We gave him a Batman action figure, cape, and cowl.  Kel confiscated the cape for himself.  Might be wearing it to church this morning if he can find an extender for the neck tie.  I scored a slice of pizza and some ice tea at this one.  Oh, and a licorice flavored twizzler.  Never tried one of them before.  Not a very strong flavor.  More like a piece of soft plastic that had been dipped in licorice sauce.  Yesterday.  Won’t be standing in line for that treat at Disney World, which, by the way, we leave for next week about this time.  Not that anyone is counting, but rumor has it that Chris sends out a text with a different emoticon for each day we have left before we leave.  And I may or may not have received my cane with a seat attached that I ordered.  Very cool utensil.  Lean on the cane while walking, and when you have to stand in line, it opens up into a little seat to sit in.  And word has it I can even take it on the airplane as an assisted walking device.  I’m ready.

Mark 16:6 says, “’Don't be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.’”

Father, thank you for birthdays and celebrations.  Oh, and fish to fry.  Amen.