Spring forgiveness

With Spring finally here (sort of), it feels right to celebrate the fresh start of the season. Today is opening day for the Red Sox, and the easiest thing to do would be to have hot dogs, cracker jacks, etc. for dinner. I like sports theme meals for a couple reasons: it makes sports more fun for people who don't give a Sox, and it adds some flair for people who do. Plus, you can tie in regional touches depending on who's playing. Clam chowder for the beloved Sox, and for their opponent Detroit....well, for that one I'm stumped. Cherry pie? Tiger steak? Car parts?

Spring also equals rebirth, from flowers to 0-0 records, and maybe even letting go of the past. You can get rid of your old ratty, coffee stained coat, forgive yourself of winter pastiness and pounds, and try something new. This is neither homespun, nor urban, but (I'm embarrassed to admit) inspired by the fact that I got a little choked up seeing Bill Buckner throw out the first pitch. And I didn't even grow up in New England.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, and care, just click on his link. It's forgiveness of mythical proportions. Seriously. At least in New England.

thanks to http://www.liz-adams.com/ for the artwork today.