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Dear Friends

Today is OPENING DAY!

That is the first of many two-words expressions that come to my mind right now:

PLAY BALL!

RUNNER GOES!

STRIKE THREE!

FAIR BALL!

HOME RUN!

EXTRA INNINGS!

SQUEEZE PLAY!

GRAND SLAM!

WORLD SERIES!

Are there any sweeter spring words than these to hear right now?

I must admit, no fooling, that when I woke up this morning a wee bit before five, OPENING DAY were the first two words that were on my mind (not you!) 

Today, of course, is also MAUNDY THURSDAY. In the bigger picture, that is the more important day with the more important words including these:

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. 

Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another" John 13:34

Imagine if that commandment were taken more seriously, followed more intentionally, lived more frequently and simply and joyfully. Perhaps some of the news we have to endure would not continue to bring so much turmoil and heartbreak.

Of course we need to pay attention to some of the news and keep working and praying for justice and peace. But it's also nice to just sit back sometimes, and enjoy the simple things that bring us joy, including baseball, our national pastime.

John

P.S. Because of the extreme, extra effort and time required by me, in taking care of lunch on this National Burrito Day ($1.99 rice, bean cheese burritos at Miguel's) and dinner tonight (Dodger Dogs, condiments, crackerjacks and chips), Kathleen has finally agreed to do her part and prepare a multi-course Easter lunch.