Our brains love short cuts. Making things simpler, they organize similar things together. Pliers, wrenches, and hammers are found in the same toolbox. Tulips, Orchids, and Roses are categorized together as flowers.
But, especially in the spring, we have a decision to make.
Our news was delivered twice a day when I grew up. The St. Paul Pioneer press hit the doorsteps before dawn each day. And in the evening, The St. Paul Dispatch was there to wrap things up.
In the world of black and white television, before the Peacock of Color (NBC) made its presence common to household viewers, the first 30-minute nightly news broadcast hit the airwaves on September 2,1963.
We did not abandon the ink-smudged fingers from newsprint, but we enjoyed having a shortcut to the activities and events of the day. We religiously watched Walter Cronkite from his lead story to his iconic sign-off, “And that’s the way it is, on (day and date).”
Masses of people will celebrate this holiday with colored eggs, chocolate bunnies, and ham, while gathering with family. We celebrate with you!
Masses of people will celebrate this holiday remembering Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. We celebrate with you!
For those who are remembering, I have a couple of comments. But nevertheless, the remarks are useful for all of us, spiritual or not.
