MARDI GRAS

The term "Mardi Gras" in English, refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Epiphany and ending on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which started on Ash Wednesday. Related popular practices were associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent. Popular practices included wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc.

Being the good Catholic that I am, today will be one of much celebration, as there will much to do confession for to get in proper state for Lent.  Will have to fess up to the buffets coveited, the fruit machine jackpots dearmed of, the lusting after a lovely foreign film on the telly.  What, you thought this old geezer had much sin to fess up to?

Mind, I have to allow for the moments that I allow evil folks to get under skin.  I should feel compassion for scroungers and their condition.  Show pity on the drug addled.  Make concessions for poor folks who want to wallow in filth.  Bless me father, I have sinned and will again in these views help.

With any luck, some of the folks known to will see that giving something up for Lent can be a benefit to.  Like passing up on that takeaway, or not smoking while with child.  Walking to the rubbish bin and not driving to.  Stop being a gossip.  Try to be thankful for gifts received.

Well rested from me bank holiday, am ready to open the office and do battle with who may come.  Might even toss a few beads at...