April Fools

“Let me sing The pleasures of returning spring... Fools are made, by far the worst, on other days besides the First.” — William Makepeace Thackera, "April Rhymes," The Comic Almanack for 1835

How nice to be outside, enjoying a lovely cocktail on this sunny afternoon! If only I weren’t alone my deck with only a beagle and a glass of wine. This photo was actually taken on my birthday — the final day of February when I was blissfully ignora…

How nice to be outside, enjoying a lovely cocktail on this sunny afternoon! If only I weren’t alone my deck with only a beagle and a glass of wine. This photo was actually taken on my birthday — the final day of February when I was blissfully ignorant of the challenges to come over these next few months. Nevertheless, we will strive to make the best of at least another 30 days of social distancing/quarantine. And to that end, this month, I intend to feature the happiest of hues to brighten our days. Here’s to a sunny, bright yellow April — no fooling!