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Welcome to This Awful/Awesome Life! My name is Frances Joyce. I am the publisher and editor of this magazine. We'll be exploring different topics each month to inform, entertain and inspire you. Meet new authors, sharpen your brain and pick up a few tips on life, love, entertaining and business. Enjoy and please share!

April 2026 in Pictures by Fran Joyce

Weather predictions for April in my part of the world call for spring showers and possible tornados. So far we’ve been lucky and the storms have remained storms. The sun has blessed us with many beautiful days, but winter weather back in, so we can’t pack up our sweaters just yet.

Isn’t it amazing how quickly the grass is turning green, and the leaves are coming back. Daffodils, crocus, tulips, and hyacinths are everywhere.

We are celebrating the blessings of Easter, Passover, Vaisakha Puja, Vaisakhi, and Ridván this month.

Lent is now over but consider committing to one meatless day a month. It’s great for your health and our environment.

Baseball season is open and the kids have a short spring break. Get outside and enjoy nature. Listen to the birds chirping and the squirrels chittering. Breathe in the fresh spring air and relax.

It’s been a challenging year so far. Enjoy your family! Be thankful; hug the ones you love and spread a little love for humanity this month. It’s desperately needed. Please enjoy April 2026 in Pictures!

April 2026 Reading Recommendations for Adults - Poems About Rain by Fran Joyce

Next Month in This Awful Awesome Life - May 2026 by Fran Joyce