Why, I believe it's MayDay!!!
If the weather permits (though now in Fort Worth it's a rainy 50 degrees), there will be many festivities everywhere...one, being the Maypole! Every year, the sixth grade girls in my elementary school would get to wind the Maypole. I considered it an honor and just couldn't wait for my 6th grade year and my turn to participate. My sister did it the year before me and it was beautiful. We learned a special dance first, and I just can't remember which song was played, and then, we were taught the procedure of winding the large, large pole out on the playground so it looked like a beautiful braid when we were done. I wish I had a picture...MOM??? Well, mom had to work, and we did the pole on a school day afternoon, so she didn't get to attend the ceremony. Each girl had a partner, and the costumes were gathered gingham skirts and white blouses. My partner and I wore pink and white gingham, there were two girls with blue & white, two with yellow & white, and so on-even lilac and white. It was all pastels, so bright and lively, and the ribbons we wound the pole with matched our colors. It was my first time to get to wear nylons which I, OF COURSE, managed to get a hole in them on that day-GAAAGH!
But, a good memory and lots of fun!
Here is a photo of my elementary school that I took in July of 2009 when we were visiting Kansas City. The Maypole is now gone. It was sooo tall-I wonder what happened to it?
We also flew the American Flag from this pole.
Franklin Elementary School ~Kansas City, Kansas
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May 1st is also my son, Rusty's birthday...he was born Tuesday, May 1, 1979. I wanted to create something different on the front of his Birthday card, and, since he is a guy, this is what I came up with. He thought it was pretty cool, and appreciated the time I spent on the card. Eventually I will add a page to my blog featuring some of my kreations from the kardkorner, as there is much more to this particular kard.
My son Rusty, October 30, 2010
"Tattoos", yes-but NO unusual piercings-Yay!
But, a good memory and lots of fun!
Here is a photo of my elementary school that I took in July of 2009 when we were visiting Kansas City. The Maypole is now gone. It was sooo tall-I wonder what happened to it?
We also flew the American Flag from this pole.
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May 1st is also my son, Rusty's birthday...he was born Tuesday, May 1, 1979. I wanted to create something different on the front of his Birthday card, and, since he is a guy, this is what I came up with. He thought it was pretty cool, and appreciated the time I spent on the card. Eventually I will add a page to my blog featuring some of my kreations from the kardkorner, as there is much more to this particular kard.
Collage kreated by Suzanne at KardKorner Headquarters
Happy 32nd Birthday Rusty!
"Tattoos", yes-but NO unusual piercings-Yay!
And the Survey Said!!!
Friday at work, three of my co-workers and I decided to try the new M & M's Pretzels. We were all mmmm!!, crunch!!!, and yummers!!! So, I jotted down the reactions from these three girls...I don't think they will mind if I share them with you.
Paige said: "They're almost like a malt ball!!!"
Me: "This is true. I was surprised to see them shaped like colored malt balls!"
Cindy said: "Yummers! They're quite good!"
Me: "I quite agree, they are good!"
Paulette said: "You know, it's a good mix of the sweet and salty!"
Me: "How true! It is a good mix!"
So, if you're interested in trying this new version of our favorite snack, you might be quite pleased at the shape, color and mix of flavors in this little bag! And, it proved to be a good conversation piece!
Not enough time on our hands, eh?
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Kate and William
Married on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey
I know we've all seen this picture by now...I just think it's a beautiful shot! I did get to see a little of the wedding Friday morning-WHAT A CROWD! And I made it just in time to see a shot of Elton John and his mate. They talked about the wedding all morning on my favorite radio station, and even the macho DJ thought it was a refreshing event from the normal morning news. I believe it was exciting for everyone in London, bringing back memories of the fabulous wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles in July of 1981. And, having been an admiror of Princess Di, I also felt a sadness of the tragedy that really brought a jolt to the world.
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Cute, Huh?
May 5th is Cinco De Mayo holiday. A lot of people may think it is a Mexican holiday...but, it's not. It is actually an American Civil War holiday that originated in California by the Mexicans and Latinos living there in 1862.
According to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo , there is a national patriotic holiday in Mexico known as "Mexico's Independence Day". Cinco de Mayo recognizes the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
So Happy Cinco de Mayo everywhere!
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Well, dear readers, that's the "scuttlebutt" for now. I hope your MayDay has been sunny and mild. The temperature in Fort Worth, AS I WRITE!, has dropped from 50 to 48 degrees! No Maypole here today! Just some warm, spicy chili and rice!
Thank you for stopping by...I appreciate your comments and your "just looking"!
Thanks to Yahoo and Wikipedia too!
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"You are as welcome as the flowers in May."
~Charles Macklin
Hibiscus ~ photo by Suzanne ~ May 31, 2008
Fort Worth, Texas
