Easter

Happy Easter, all!

Not being remotely religious, I should note that upon the mention of "Easter," rabbits come more readily to mind than empty tombs...feh, rabbits are more fun, anyways.

Speaking of rabbits, I have a funny story for you all, which I was going to post yesterday, but never got around to. Perhaps posting it on Easter is more appropriate anyways, given the subject matter of the story.

In Stockholm, wherever one looks that is not paved (parks, gardens, etc.), if one stares at the spot long enough, one will see a black rabbit pass by. They are absolutely everywhere. Apparently (and I don't know how true this is, but it's amusing nonetheless), they are black year round, even when there is snow on the ground, becuase rather than being indigenous to the Stockholm area, they are all the offspring of a pair of pet black rabbits that someone released in 1991, and as such, don't change color. I got a kick out of this -- it almost made me want to be in Stockholm in the winter, just to see all the little black rabbits in the snow...and then I remembered that I really do NOT want to be in Stocholm in the winter. At all.

So, enjoy your Easter, celebrate in what manner you will, and remember, it's a pagan holiday :),

PLaATJ,
--Gazebo