May Day
May Day, also called Workers’ Day or International Workers’ Day, is a day commemorating the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement, observed in many countries on May 1. In the United States and Canada a similar observance, known as Labor Day, occurs on the first Monday of September. Info. from google SERP page.
But Mayday Mayday…
“Mayday, Mayday!” is something you don’t want to yell. But our family did have to use that phrase, once. As we crossed the English Channel way back in the mid 70s, our boat engine died.
There we were, rolling in the swells, seasickness rampant. To see how we made it across the channel, read about it on my Kindle Vella special HERE.
The Maypole’s Origination and My Frustration
By Kevin Gordon, CC BY-SA 2.0, Link
[Maypole dancing at the Village Fair on the Egg (village green) at Bishopstone, East Sussex, with the tower of St Andrew’s parish church in the background by Kevin Gordon.]
I remember when I was around five years old, my primary school erected a Maypole. I’d no idea what it was for. I honestly still don’t. So guess what? I’m gonna go look it up and find out its origins. BRB.
Ok, according to this google SERP result:
Historians have suggested that maypole dancing originated in Germany and traveled to the British Isles courtesy of invading forces. In Great Britain, the dance became part of a fertility ritual held every spring in some areas. By the Middle Ages, most villages had an annual maypole celebration.
What I remember most was feeling totally frustrated and confused as I held on to the brightly colored streamer; was I supposed to go right? When was I supposed to duck and cross over? When? Somehow we all managed to create a wound-up pole.
May Special Free Read:
I’d love for you all to check out Susan Mellon’s free read:
It’s Only Make-Believe – by Susan Mellon
As Zoey waits to walk down the aisle of her wedding, she passes the time by reading a plaque hanging on a wall.
While standing at the altar, Zoey is haunted by the words she’d just read and changes her mind on the spur.
Bolting from her own wedding, she jumps into the first cab she sees.
Soon realizing that she’s not alone, Zoey is thrust into an unexpected, weekend escapade with an handsome stranger.
Pick up Susan’s book for free HERE!
More May Goodies!
Love Unfailing – by Tara Taffera
Anna Andros, a new Christian, becomes enraptured by the worship leader on stage each Sunday. His love for the Lord appears as solid as his strong muscles on display each week. The attraction is mutual, and Anna is drawn in by his charm.
Meanwhile, she becomes closer to another man, this one a lifelong Christian and family friend. Conflict arises as she is torn between the two men in her life. Is the worship leader as genuine as he seems? Or is the one she has known for years who God has in mind for her?
A crisis at the church puts things into perspective for Anna. Who is the one who will stand beside her? Why is the pastor turning a blind eye to the hurt Anna endured? Will God answer prayers and give Anna the healing and love she so deserves?
Read Tara’s book HERE!
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Finding Sunshine – by Karen Malley
Prequel to the Pine Springs Series
A short, sweet, inspirational romance
Since she was a little girl, Anne dreamed of marrying a man like her father.
When she meets Mark, she’s sure her dreams have come true, but will Mark ever see her as more than his roommate’s kid sister?
Find out in this free, sweet short read which introduces some characters in the Pine Springs series
Path of the Heartbeats (Where the Path Leads – Bk 1) – by Pamela Gail
Wylde Sutton is your typical twenty-year-old. He likes to hang out with his friends, party and hit on girls. Life was working out just the way he planned until his mother cut him off without warning. Now, he’s a college drop-out working two jobs with little time for sleep much less romance.
Dallas Carter grew up in a small town in South Carolina and always dreamed of going to college. She spent much of her childhood raising her three younger siblings while her single mother worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Dallas knew a full ride was the only way she’d ever go to college.
Wylde and Dallas are neighbors with little in common. He sees a stuck-up girl who’s too good for their parties and would rather study than have fun. Dallas sees a jerk who thinks getting drunk and laid is the key to happiness.
When Wylde’s kid brother shows up unexpectedly, Dallas witnesses the softer side of Wylde and is intrigued. She watches the way he cares for Motley and begins to realize she was wrong about him.
The road to love isn’t always easy even when our heartbeats are connected. Will the path lead Dallas and Wylde to each other or will the journey through family problems, broken promises and an unexpected tragedy be too difficult?
Their Second Chance at the Lake by Melanie Waterbury
Two friends meant to be together…if they can only be honest with themselves
Anna Zoubek has one last task left before closing out her parents’ estate: clean out their Green Lake cabin and sell it. The one person she trusts to help her is her best friend since childhood, Jakub Svitak. The memories of her parents were expected, but the feelings for Jakub she discovers aren’t. Can she be brave enough to risk their friendship for something more, or will the fear of losing him forever stop her?
Jakub Svitak once thought his best friend Anna was the one. He also thought he’d moved on. Now, being back at Green Lake where they spent summers growing up together has him questioning everything. Does he still love her? Could she love him? Does he have the courage to risk everything to find out?
Join us again at the Green Lake Cabins where love always seems to find a way.
