Happy Easter

Happy Easter to those who celebrate. It was one of the few times of the year Mom got to dress me up in a frilly dress, which I hated. I can still remember the way that little white purse smelled, like new plastic, because I hardly ever used it.

In spite of the dreaded costume and picture time, I retain a fondness for Easter. I enjoyed putting together an Easter basket and coloring eggs. I was definitely a fan of Easter candy, from chocolate eggs to jelly beans. Sometimes we’d attend an Easter egg hunt at the park.

I do appreciate my mother putting effort into making each holiday special. Those childhood memories are among my happiest.