The story of Passover is one of secrets and springtime, celebration and of course slavery. Jews were enslaved by the Egyptians and were released from bondage to walk through the dessert to freedom. However there is so much strife in our world. I am processing it all, and trying to make my Passover experience personal for me.

So as I walked home in the rain today, I was listening to an episode of Radiolab where they announced that today is the first of quite a few palindrome days this month. It was a replay of an audio recording from Short Cuts on the BBC. It was a piece that plays the same forward and backward. It was about place and home and belonging.

Yes, March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. However, we’ve had unseasonably warm days the last few days. This change of season is so confusing.

Years ago when I still choreographing, there was a short dance I created for a musical. I told the dancers to feel this electric energy rising up their bodies and then take over into movement. Today that happened with anger. And just like the dance, it totally took over.

So here in NYC, we have not seen snow in a while. And many of us have been a little annoyed. But this morning, I needed to head out early and there was indeed snow on the ground. I mean this was the first snow fall that we’ve seen in 700 days. Yippee! However that was not my first thought. Rather when seeing the snow I was annoyed. Brrr, it’s cold!

For a long time my desires included a stronger personal and business circle. As an introvert, I will never have a large group of friends. However, I finally feel that there is community around me. The world continues to be a challenging place, but we have to find the joy and embrace the good.

I thought about doing a Thanksgiving post last week to share what I was grateful for, but that didn’t happen. And even today, the gratitudes were the hardest to complete. I need to be better about reflecting on the good. Care to join me?

With all of the armed conflict all around, it may be difficult to get out of bed. Or actually it may be too easy. But I do try to counter all of the negativity with some gratitude. I encourage you to do the same. Feel free to join me, or make some lists just for you.

One of my closest friends got married over the weekend. So, I after 11 years, I headed back to the west coast. It gave me a good opportunity to see some other old friends - all from my time in Atlanta. So while my friend circle is rather small, it was a great reminder to make time and connect. Ah, let’s keep the reflection going. Here are my weekly lists.