"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Easter 2007

Easter totally brings out giant rabbits. Here are photos of two traditional versions - a colossal chocolate rabbit surrounded by admirers in 1971 (Carol, Charlie, Mary, Barb with Therese) and a "bunny cake" that I believe Patricia has made pretty much every year since the kids were old enough to be able to recognize a chocolate cake as a rabbit. This is a 1988 version, with Patrick as chief admirer.

This year we also had a different version of a giant rabbit, as Linda Prideaux donned a full-size rabbit costume that she uses for their church's Easter celebration. She and Ray stopped over on Saturday to help celebrate Christopher's 25th birthday (yes, it was a couple days early, and yes, he's at a milestone quarter century mark). And to help celebrate Patricia's unnumbered birthday, which fell on Friday. Nice food and drinks, plus a good Hearts game.

So lots of good celebrations over the Easter weekend. Patrick and Paul Jr. were back from school for most of the weekend, and we saw a bunch of Chris. Had a highly enjoyable Easter party on Sunday. Gorgeous weather; we sat outside for dinner and yakking. 15+ folks around, all as nice as could be.
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