Sing loud in synagogue. Skip down the street. Let go of embarrassment, of etiquette, of expectations. Get in touch with your inner kid. Everything about Purim tells us to celebrate life and not to give up despite seemingly overwhelming odds.
Life can indeed have a happy ending.
Even the timing of Purim is perfect. The days are growing longer. It's not quite as cold. Over the past couple of weeks, the Bay Area hills have started to turn green and the trees have begun to flower. Spring is just around the corner.