Leo Ain't Mincin' Words!

It appears my old college chum has had it up to here with the state of the world. From the Vatican website: "Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: ‘Jesus does not listen to prayers of those who wage war’ Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen to the prayers of those who wage war." 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-03/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-palm-sunday-mass-rome.html

Flamin' Flowers

 

Yesterday's Walk (warning: many, many photos)

Yesterday was utterly exquisite, 80º (26.5ºC), sunny, fresh clean air, and it's that special time of year in the mid-Atlantic states where the trees bloom in abundance. 🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼

Easter Bunny Fails

 

News You Can Use, a.k.a. Now You Know

In 866, the Bulgar Khan St Boris the Baptiser wrote to Pope Nicholas asking a wide range of questions, one of which being whether or not it was sinful for Christians to wear pants. In response, Nicholas wrote, "For whether you or your women wear or do not wear pants neither impedes your salvation nor leads to any increase of your virtue." The Pope then proceeded with a discussion on the virtue of wearing the "spiritual pants" of a temperate life while restraining disordered passions.

Yesterday (i.e., Sunday)

Yesterday was just a stunning day! Sunny, about 80º (27ºC), the air was fresh and sweet, and everybody and their pet duck was out in Old Town. David and I walked and walked, had a yummy lunch at a place we hadn't been to yet. So pleasurable, so relaxing... 

a lees than successful temporary art installation: NOW/NEVER

many joys for the eye at the Torpedo Factory Art Center