Malibu morning picture of the day - Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Dear Family, Friends, and Gentle Readers,

Wednesday has come and skies remain blue in Malibu.

Just some low clouds on the water way out affecting the horizon today.

This flock of birds happened to pass by overhead as I was standing there--a great big ol V formation.

No sh*t-bombs were dropped. It's happened to me before, esp. when swallows come to nest on campus and they are everywhere in the sky at all times.

We're one week out from Ash Wednesday, but did you know that this last Monday was something called "Clean Monday?"

It is a similar prelude into Lent observed in Orthodox Christian communities. You go to confession on the Sunday previous and begin Lent with a clean conscience.

Does look good to you? If so,
 Happy Lent eatin'!

In the eastern church, eggs, meat, and dairy are avoided, and fish is eaten on Fridays as part of the fasting observance. Shellfish are OK though. Some people clean house, others like to head to the outdoors and enjoy open spaces and fly kites.

Kites! (as well as seafood....)

Anything that ties you into the seasons of belief, into the year, into your faith, and into a practice that your ancestors observed (blood or tradition) is a good thing to make you feel you are part of something bigger than just yourself.

So, a belated Clean Monday to you from one who regularly celebrates being outdoors.

Love,
Pops




Sources:
http://blog.cvap.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/274557-5745-26-150x150.jpg
http://www.berkeleyside.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Kites.jpg