This was posted over 16 years ago; my opinions, thoughts, attitude, and writing style may have evolved since then, and this post might have been different if it were to be posted today.
Easter brunch with extended family is going to be awkward, considering I basically told mom and dad I wasn’t going to be going to mass with the family because I have my own personal doubts about religion. Pretty much exactly what I was thinking about saying at Christmas time has been said now.