Ash Wednesday...

And so another Lenten season begins. Most everyone participates in Mardi Gras or "Fat Tuesday" and the plethera of "Pancake Suppers" around without knowing the reason behind the "feast" is the imminent "fast" that begins today. For anyone who doesn't know...look it up on wikipedia...just kidding...Lent is a period of 40 days and nights of fasting, prayer, and inner reflection, culminating in the Great Feast of Easter. Ironically, Sundays don't "count" in the 40-days and nights because each Sunday is considered a "feast" day. As a result, one might be inclined to cheat on Sundays...but I try to avoid the added temptation.

Anyhoo...many observe the season by giving up a vice temporarily...like sweets, drinking, or whatnot and never really focus on the whole spiritual journey that ideally takes place as well. In recent years I've begun focusing more on the spiritual journey and I recommend it for any of you observing the Lenten season. Another thing I began doing three years ago, was not only giving something up that I love, but also taking up something that might benefit me spiritually as well. So...lots to think about and work on this season. If you are beginning this fasting season with me, I wish you strength, patience, and perseverance. Okay...well, I wish that for all of you anyway. :)

Here's Fender "feasting."
 
 
 

And enjoying the warmer days of the season.