America is such a Mark for Christianity. Where else are shopping malls closed on Easter [NOT a national holiday] but open on New Years Day and July 4th [official national holidays?]

Anyway, since I work sundays I wasn't complaning. I got to kick back for a day. We took Grandma out to eat for her belated birthday present. Brunch at Pier 29, which is in Jingletown [to the non Alamedans that's the Oakland side of the Park Street Bridge.] After brunch and a short nap some of the Swoldiers came over and we hit up the local Albertsons for some food and drank for our little Easter BBQ. That was cool. I was able to get my perv on and not worry about driving.

After everyone left, I laid on the couch to watch some TV. Not surprisingly, both Discovery Channel and History Channel had Easter themes. I was watching a little of "James, brother of Jesus" but ultimately settled for "Jesus of Nazareth" which was on the History Channel. For some reason, as UN-devout as I am, the story of Jesus draws my attention. I told my mom last night that it always makes me sad to watch movies, especially the scenes leading up to the crucifixion. It's like I know what's coming and yet part of me hopes that it doesn't happen. I guess it's just one of things you can't explain.

Oh yeah, Bachfest on Sunday. It's FREE!! I'll post the information a little later on in the day