Let's Go To A Parade!
W hen I was a little girl one of the great joys of Thanksgiving morning was watching the Macy's Day Parade. I can remember waking up and immediately running to tune in and watch it with my parents (on one our three tv channels)! I watched the dancing, the crazy balloons, the characters of all sorts! Of course, at the same time there was cooking to be done so we watched and cooked and prepared for the big family celebration to come. But always, always the kitchen action stopped as the parade neared its end for we all had anticipated the main event...Santa Claus! As a little girl it thrilled me to see him arrive for it meant that soon, very soon Christmas was coming. And for a child there was no greater joy. I've realized that after being in the desert of Lent for 40 days I am ready for a parade! And, it strikes me that we have that opportunity this week. This parade also has a great cast of characters and it too has a main event at its end. ...