Ham

A few weeks ago, when Easter was still on the horizon, a friend shared with me a quote her mother would spout in anticipation of the holiday:

"The definition of eternity is a ham and two people."

Truer words have not been spoken.

In celebration of the resurrection, I too had a few slices of ham. Later in the week I slapped together a ham sandwich and shared another plateful with a sick friend. But by week's end, after languishing in the refrigerator, the remainder made its predictable exit into the trash.

At the center of so many holidays are preparations that take hours to complete. Favorite recipes. Table decorations. All sorts of things that make those special occasions more meaningful.

If my Easter ham was a bit underutilized, I don't regret it. Holidays are meant to be celebrated, even if only for a few salty and delicious moments...

"It is up to you and me to take solace in nostalgia's arms and create the everlasting from a few fleeting moments." - Sanober Khan