The last two days could be described as wild mood swings in weather (as well as other kinds).  One minute it’s warm and sunny, next it’s a manic thunderstorm, then back to a sparkling spring day.  Fortunately the roofers were able to finish without major disruptions.  I’m sure I amused them with my sketchy attempts at Español, since they didn’t speak much English.  Later, K was able to power wash a side of the house from mold green to white.  Lots of productivity, at least on the exterior.

Meanwhile, I’ve been doing pre-Passover cleaning and prepping.  Probably the Raging Sages are rolling in their musty graves over our unconventional version of chametz-purging and observance, but tradition must adjust to reality.  Our priority is to keep to the spirit, not the letter.  These particular kids need to experience that Judaism isn’t only about suffering and misery!  They’re going through enough of their own private turbulence as it is.

You have to be resourceful with preps when everything is so hectic and time-crunched.  Between us, Avdi and I managed to order most of the Pesach supplies and have them delivered.  The one seder will be creative and improvisational as always, having so many unpredictable factors to work around, but it will happen.  If anything, it will be even more relevant during these uncertain times, when large groups of innocent people are being persecuted and deported to essentially concentration camps for no reason.

Check out this hawk I was able to catch in mid-flight right overhead.  Also, one of E’s flower plantings.