
Just reading Wilf's blog reminded me of the French tradition of exchanging lily of the valley --
muguet -- on May 1st to celebrate spring and to share good fortune. And then it reminded me of a song Rosemary Clooney as well as Mabel Mercer used to sing:
"On the first warm day,
On the first warm day in May,
I hope you come a calling,
And bring me a big bouquet..."
A day to enjoy, yes, -- but we're keeping a huge place in our hearts for those who have suffered so badly in the path of those fierce tornados.
Joan