A reality & reminders of yesterday

Watching area children hunt for Easter eggs Saturday brought back memories of my early years. They were years filled with Easter dinners, services and time spent with Grandma. It was time that I wish I could enjoy once more. So, no, Easter isn't all about bunnies and candy for me.

The real significance of God's gift has not eluded me. But the holiday offers reminder of good times with Grandma. As children scoured Krape Park and Trinity United Methodist Church for eggs, I hoped memories were etched on their minds, too.

Ed Bradley In The Making

A 10-year-old Damon Weaver appeared on 20/20 Friday. Weaver, a budding journalist, has gained notoriety for attempting to snag an interview with President Barack Obama. So far, he's been unsuccessful. However, Weaver did interview Vice President Joe Biden. While waiting for the ultimate opportunity, he highlighted his hometown—Pahokee, Fla. It's no Mayberry.

Weaver lives in a “sundown town.” (No, not that kind of sundown town.) Playing outside after the sun sets isn't an option. That's when the gun play begins. The little Ed Bradley wannabe tried painting a picture of life in Pahokee.

That included talking to his friend, who lost a father to gun violence. Weaver needs to perfect his interviewing skills, though. But then, he's only 10-years-old. I give him an A for effort.

Finally, A New Dog

Agreeing with Newt Gingrich something I hadn't expected. However, our nation's obsession with the Obamas' new dog is more than stupid. Unless, Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, can save the auto and banking industries, it's not the biggest story. But I'm still glad Malia and Sasha have a new furry friend.

An Anniversary

Nearly 2,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, according to the Associated Press. They flocked to the landmark to commemorate an historic day. Renowned contralto Marian Anderson became the first African-American to sing on its steps in 1939. Eleanor Roosevelt orchestrated the performance, after the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) refused to let her perform.

African-American opera star Denyce Graves paid homage to Anderson in song, wearing one of the late star's gowns.