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Undercurrent · 04-01-2002, 08:58 AM

I spent the day at work, finishing java coding for a project that was due at the end of the month.

(i.e. I spent the day hiding Easter Eggs.

)

m.

Darwin's Finch · 04-01-2002, 10:07 AM

Reread parts of A.N. Wilson's Paul: The Mind of the Apostle, did housework, drank beer, and watched Life of Brian.

Saturday, however, I was roped into an Easter brunch with many of my wife's family (about half of whom are fundies). Her pompous preacher grandfather called for everyone to join hands for the prayer. We weren't gathered around one table but were scattered around the room, so it was easy to stand aloof and do nothing. My wife's grandfather got two words into the prayer before suddenly looking at me and directing (not asking, directing) me to grab a hand and bow my head. I politely but firmly replied that I don't pray and encouraged them to proceed. He missed about a half-beat, realized I meant it, and went ahead with what turned out to be a 4-5 minute prayer.

Of course, after that some of the in-laws acted a little nervous around me, like I had devoured a live animal in front of them.

Jayhawker Soule · 04-01-2002, 10:22 AM

As little as possible - I was still worn out from those Orthodox Seders.

DRFseven · 04-01-2002, 10:26 AM

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Darwin's: Saturday, however, I was roped into an Easter brunch with many of my wife's family (about half of whom are fundies). Her pompous preacher grandfather called for everyone to join hands for the prayer. We weren't gathered around one table but were scattered around the room, so it was easy to stand aloof and do nothing.

When that happnes at our relatives (as it did yesterday), I always try to catch the eye of one of the little kids who is sheepishly looking around during the prayer and wink. It makes them look at me during the meal and grin, like we've pulled something over on the rest of them. We poor oppressed atheists must get our kicks where we can.

beachbum · 04-01-2002, 11:55 AM

Took a nice long walk on the beach then enjoyed the sun by the condo pool.

Baked a pot roast

Read a lot of 'Our Kind" by Dr. Marvin Harris

Bought a new paper shredder for the office

Drank several cocktails

That's about it. Nice day all around.

lowmagnet · 04-01-2002, 12:02 PM

My aunt: "Happy easter!"
Me: "Huh? Oh yeah."

Not to be too rude I added:
"I got up about an hour ago, sorry"

My sister were in the other side of the house when they had their prayer for dinner. As we headed to the line for food, I said, "at least we missed the prayer" She's agnostic and I'm atheist -- the only smart ones in the family in that respect. Less baggage that way.

Viti · 04-01-2002, 02:41 PM

Went to a friend's for dinner, drank a whole bottle of wine, watched silly movies like "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"

phlebas · 04-01-2002, 02:55 PM

Went to see an amazing performance of [i]The Crucible{/i], a play about how a bunch of godly men and women, in their efforts to love their neighbors as themselves, hanged a bunch of people accused of witchcraft in Salem, Mass, in the late 17th Century.

At intermission, I annoyed some of the people around me by saying that the witch burnings were not that different from the 9/11 attacks, except in terms of scale. The Salem folks didn't have the explosive capabilities we enjoy today, but I think they did the best they could with what they had.

Most satisfying Easter I spent since I stopped hunting for eggs many years ago

Marduk · 04-01-2002, 03:02 PM

Read the paper, cleaned the house (around the birdcage) took dog for a nice long walk then to Mcdonalds for his Easterburger, Off to my Aunts house for dinner with family, she served an unclean beast.

Home to play here & The X Files, then off to bed.

trunks2k · 04-01-2002, 05:52 PM

I uh... slept past 12. Took a shower, did some homework, then went over to my friend's dorm and used Easter as an excuse to splurge a bit and make out own dinner rather than go to the Cafe.

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04-01-2002, 08:58 AM	#11
Undercurrent Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 2,362	I spent the day at work, finishing java coding for a project that was due at the end of the month. (i.e. I spent the day hiding Easter Eggs. ) m.

04-01-2002, 10:07 AM	#12
Darwin's Finch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 666	Reread parts of A.N. Wilson's Paul: The Mind of the Apostle, did housework, drank beer, and watched Life of Brian. Saturday, however, I was roped into an Easter brunch with many of my wife's family (about half of whom are fundies). Her pompous preacher grandfather called for everyone to join hands for the prayer. We weren't gathered around one table but were scattered around the room, so it was easy to stand aloof and do nothing. My wife's grandfather got two words into the prayer before suddenly looking at me and directing (not asking, directing) me to grab a hand and bow my head. I politely but firmly replied that I don't pray and encouraged them to proceed. He missed about a half-beat, realized I meant it, and went ahead with what turned out to be a 4-5 minute prayer. Of course, after that some of the in-laws acted a little nervous around me, like I had devoured a live animal in front of them.

04-01-2002, 10:22 AM	#13
Jayhawker Soule Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,777	As little as possible - I was still worn out from those Orthodox Seders.

04-01-2002, 11:55 AM	#15
beachbum Beloved Deceased Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 864	Took a nice long walk on the beach then enjoyed the sun by the condo pool. Baked a pot roast Read a lot of 'Our Kind" by Dr. Marvin Harris Bought a new paper shredder for the office Drank several cocktails That's about it. Nice day all around.

04-01-2002, 12:02 PM	#16
lowmagnet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Raleigh, NC Posts: 959	My aunt: "Happy easter!" Me: "Huh? Oh yeah." Not to be too rude I added: "I got up about an hour ago, sorry" My sister were in the other side of the house when they had their prayer for dinner. As we headed to the line for food, I said, "at least we missed the prayer" She's agnostic and I'm atheist -- the only smart ones in the family in that respect. Less baggage that way.

04-01-2002, 02:41 PM	#17
Viti Contributor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 12,879	Went to a friend's for dinner, drank a whole bottle of wine, watched silly movies like "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"

04-01-2002, 02:55 PM	#18
phlebas Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Metropolis Posts: 916	Went to see an amazing performance of [i]The Crucible{/i], a play about how a bunch of godly men and women, in their efforts to love their neighbors as themselves, hanged a bunch of people accused of witchcraft in Salem, Mass, in the late 17th Century. At intermission, I annoyed some of the people around me by saying that the witch burnings were not that different from the 9/11 attacks, except in terms of scale. The Salem folks didn't have the explosive capabilities we enjoy today, but I think they did the best they could with what they had. Most satisfying Easter I spent since I stopped hunting for eggs many years ago

04-01-2002, 03:02 PM	#19
Marduk Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: the 10th planet Posts: 5,065	Read the paper, cleaned the house (around the birdcage) took dog for a nice long walk then to Mcdonalds for his Easterburger, Off to my Aunts house for dinner with family, she served an unclean beast. Home to play here & The X Files, then off to bed.

04-01-2002, 05:52 PM	#20
trunks2k Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6,997	I uh... slept past 12. Took a shower, did some homework, then went over to my friend's dorm and used Easter as an excuse to splurge a bit and make out own dinner rather than go to the Cafe.

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