Today is the first day of the fifth month. Otherwise known as May Day.
May Day has had several permutations over the years: the communists of the soviet bloc used it as an excuse to parade all their weoponry; medeival England viewed it as a time of “frolicking”: when folks left their inhibitions behind in the fine spring weather.
When I was a girl, back in the dim dark mists of time, May Day meant creating woven paper baskets, filling them with flowers, and leaving them as presents for neighbors and friends. If you’ve every been adrift in a boat you may have issued a MAYDAY distress call. What am I driving at here? It’s simple: things change.
Even here at JP’s, things change all the time. More quickly than the demise of the soviet union or the chivalry of the middle ages, but changes all the same. This month we’re going to undergo more than our usual share, and it’s all good. For one thing, May heralds the graduation ceremonies at Hope College. This year we’re rejoicing with Carolyn, Brent, Michael, Tara and Sara as they begin their new lives. Some will be with us for a little while. Some are practically gone now. Some are about to get married. Change.
Then, too, the LONG winter has gone and in its place have come flowering trees, tulips, and the outdoor cafe. Hooray! We’ve added iced coffees. You can come get that long-awaited protein break in the form of a cheese stick; fresh fruit has appeared on the menu. Snack mixes with nuts and fruits have appeared. Arnold Palmers are again the drink of the hour. Ann Pageau is displaying (and selling) her beautiful handmade cards and stationery as Artist of the Month.
So our May Day is not a cry for help, a show of strength or a test of craftiness. It’s a great time for change!
Enjoy.
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