Speaking of April...

April is National Kite Month. Whether you are a kite surfer, ripping the winds and waves, a sport kiter like Elaine and I, a child discovering the simple joy of flying a kite or somewhere in between, kiting has a place for you. It is a sport/hobby/science/obsession that nearly anyone regardless of age or ability can enjoy. I flown sport kites and single-line kites with people in wheelchairs. I've seen babies follow tiny kites dancing at the end of a string tied to their strollers. One of the best kite builders I am honored to know is a quadriplegic. And of course many many of our very best friends are kiters. The kiting community is one of the most amazing, welcoming, accepting, fun-loving group of people I've ever met.

There is probably a kite festival or event somewhere near you. Check out the National Kite Month web site to find an event or to learn more about kiting. While you're at it, check out the American Kitefliers Association, the largest organization in the world devoted "to educat[ing] the public in the art, history, technology, and practice of building and flying kites - to advance the joys and values of kiting in all nations."

At the risk of coining a cliche, GO FLY A KITE!