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“All Things Seem Possible In May” – Edwin Way Teale

The month of May is always chock full of activities and celebrations, starting right out on May 1 with the aptly named “May Day”, aka Beltane, the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. When I was a youngster, we joined in dancing around the Maypole, but now I’m an oldster, so we just ate honey cakes and worked in the garden.

We’ve got another Derby Day under our belts. Sierra Leone, my favorite horse, gave us quite a show, but Mystik Dan, picked by my son-in-law, nosed her out. It was a great race. What’s more, I had forgotten just how good pecan pie is and kept reminding myself, between drinks, that I love that stuff.

It’s cruel to put Cinco de Mayo so close to the KY Derby — all drinking holidays should be spaced at least a day apart, preferably three for aging livers such as mine. However, I will do my best…

My #2 grandie has a birthday this week–#16!!! This is getting pretty ridiculous, these grandies seem to be going through the years too quickly for my brain to fathom. I’m going to deliver her birthday present today and get pictures for a Tribute Post for her Sweet Sixteenth Celebration. Tune in for that on Wednesday, her birthday-eve.

I’m on call for jury duty from April-June and have to call in on Tuesday to see if they need me. I hope they do, sort of, but it’s kind of intimidating. It would make a good story, though.

Don’t forget Mothers’ Day next Sunday! The following week will find my #4 grandie intensely practicing the choreography for her upcoming Dance Recital on the 18th. She’s doing tap and jazz, got her costumes a couple of days ago, and is super excited.

The Jr girls’ last day of school is May 24, too early for me, but probably not too soon for the teachers. Summer vacation starts with Memorial Day, and I’ll take you on a trip to the cemeteries.

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! You know what they say- Tequila may not be the answer, but give it a shot…

Peace