Green sprigs and new growth are surrounding the new homestead, and it’s exciting to see signs of spring around our new home. I’m delighted whenever I see something new, and for now, I’m not even annoyed about what I’m sure are weeds.
Weeds are in the eye of the beholder, after all.
Today is Read Across America Day — and happy birthday to Dr. Seuss!
That’s an initiative by the NEA, the National Education Association, but there are so many other places to encourage reading, especially for adults. I had some fun sharing what I’m reading at Aleteia’s What Are You Reading pieces.
And now, I’ve picked up this book, again. One of these days I’m going to finish the entire series. Maybe. I mean, I’m retired and everything, I should be able to do it.
What’s on your bedside reading table?
This afternoon I visited the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile, Alabama, completed in 1850 in the Greek Revival style to serve the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. It’s a gorgeous church set in the historic part of Mobile. Cathedral Square is fast becoming one of my favorite areas for walking around and exploring my new home. It’s the perfect place for me to begin a pilgrimage to get to know the churches in the area.
Mardi Gras is going full blast, but today was about a little coffee, a little sunshine, and Mass. It was a perfect day.
