Chiara and I took advantage of this spring-like day by hiking around Beaver Pond at Five Rivers Environmental Center across town from us. Despite a flooded trail that prevented us from looping the entire lake and mud up to our ankles, we had a great time, watching the geese and listening to the waterfall. We stopped in the center to visit Aries, the one-winged owl who makes his home there, and then picnicked out on the grounds. It was a little cool for a winter picnic, but Chiara loved it. Spring is definitely in the air.
![Times Union interview: moving toward the joy of Easter](https://notstrictlyspiritual.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mary-TU-icons-web-copy-400x284.jpeg)
On Holy Saturday the Albany Times Union featured an interview with me on the sacred time between Lent and Easter and the joy we await in this 50-day season. ...