No, I didn’t suddenly discover a belief in Jesus on this Easter Sunday, although I do wish a lovely day to all of you out their who believe and celebrate.
But, I have only been up a short time (after forcing myself to go back to sleep) and I have gotten a few lessons on this Sunday morning that I thought I would share.
Lesson #1: On-Line Bank Statements are annoying. Yes, I know they help the environment, but when something comes up that you need to find in past records, paper statements are easier to use. I woke up focused on a mortgage malfunction that I learned about yesterday but cannot deal with until tomorrow. Nothing major, but frustrating all the same, and enough to send me into a tailspin of worrying about the future, and money, and all those things that I wish I could purge out of my brain. I went on-line to find the evidence that they are wrong and I am right, and it took me forever (of course I just figured it out as I was typing this, so maybe the real lesson here is don’t try to deal with financial stress on a Sunday morning after a weird night sleep. :D
Lesson #2: Stats are Meaningless: I have been feeling a little down lately, ever since I dropped Post A Day and gave up the A to Z Challenge. Not because I dropped them, however. It was what I needed to do for my own creativity and sanity. But, I am still lured by the call of the blog stats, and as soon as I dropped them my stats began to drop as well. I felt like all the writing I have been doing was useless, because people would not come unless I linked to one of the Challenges. I felt like I haven’t found my voice or my readers. (I know, this is all in my mind because some of you read me regularly). But then, today, I was given another reward by a lovely blogger, Heather at Little Red Henry. She gave me this:
But the words she used to explain this award for me have taught me the greater lesson.
“To lkramer14, who makes me stop and think and wonder.”
If I can make a few people “stop and think and wonder” then I am doing something good in this world. Thank you, Heather, for a wonderful lesson learned. Go visit her site, Heather tells wonderful stories through words and pictures that bring peace and joy to my day.
Lesson #3: Nobody Really Knows Where the Easter Bunny Came From: But I guess that doesn’t matter as long as he brings me chocolate. But he never really brings me any. Sigh. 
Does the Easter Bunny have to be a he? For some humorous takes on the Easter Bunny, check out these posts from Arvik and Spirit Lights the Way.
I wonder what other lessons this Sunday might bring.
Apr 24, 2011 @ 10:36:08
The Easter Bunny was created by those that populated Easter Island. They need something to poop around the bid head statues. It’s another sign of fertility and spring.
Apr 24, 2011 @ 11:01:28
Happy Easter Lisa! Congrats on the award, well deserved! Now pop out and get yourself a big Easter egg
Apr 24, 2011 @ 11:58:05
Your post stirred these thoughts:
Don’t get caught up in the numbers game. Having a profound impact on one person may be more important than having a modest effect on a thousand.
When asked, “what is the meaning of life,” the Dalai Lama replied simply: ”To be happy and to make others happy.”
Thanks for making folks stop and think and wonder.
Apr 24, 2011 @ 16:14:35
Write for yourself. That’s what my hubby’s tells me.
Apr 24, 2011 @ 22:22:41
We’re readers- we read our favorite authors- no matter what. We’ll be here waiting for your next post whether it’s tomorrow or next week. We don’t forget.
Apr 25, 2011 @ 08:33:49
I wouldn’t take the slowing traffic personally. I didn’t even bother to write this weekend: with the holiday, Sarah being home from college, and the sun finally peeking out.
I am happy to see you have reclaimed your creativity!
Apr 25, 2011 @ 09:50:08
Lisa, I enjoy reading your blog whether you are involved in a mass blog challenge or not!
It’s interesting to see your perspective and to hear the honesty in your thoughts and feelings.
I think it’s refreshing. You put it out there and you write what you feel. I agree with nrhatch, about having a profound affect on one person. It’s a beautiful thing!
I hope you were able to find some chocolate and I hope your weekend was relaxing and beautiful. It is a lovely, stormy day. Put on your wellies and go jump in some puddles!!
Apr 25, 2011 @ 10:43:52
Heather, I just noticed your e-mail is carrotpoop.
Did you know that I feed my dogs carrots so there is always orange poop in the backyard? Another thing we have in common. 
Apr 25, 2011 @ 10:25:03
The evil Stat monster gets the best of all of us. I’ve spent way too much time fretting over the generic graph on my blog’s dashboard. I’m with Amblerangel. We’re here reading because you make us think and wonder all.the.time. Numbers be darned!
Apr 25, 2011 @ 20:28:21
Ah, Lisa, I think the drop is stats was likely related to the holiday weekend. My stats tanked late last week, but are inching up again–slowly. But they aren’t as “in the gutter” as they were 4-5 days ago. A weekend of no posts was hard on stats, but things will even out, my friend. Hang in there! We all love you. How could we do otherwise?! You are a delight!
Hugs,
Kathy