For all history and movie buffs.
This weekend is for history lovers, and I am one of them.
More than 30 museums open their doors for the Spring into the Past museum tour with the theme “Fashions over the years.”
For more info go to:
Fallasburg Today on http://fallasburgtoday.org
Watch for my post “The lifestyle of a history lover.”
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Relaxing into the outdoors
By Emma Palova
EW Emma’s Writings
Lowell, MI – I am working on exploring new methods to alleviate mental distress as expressed in the article, “Easter Fishing.”
I will take it one step at a time: First I will find the patience for morel hunting (May 2 article), second I will learn how to fish and golf and thirdly I will take on boating.
But, for now I have to get out my kayak, and hit the waters of my beloved Murray Lake.
We’re getting a one day break from the rain and cold, according to forecasts. But, who knows?
What would you do with that one awesome daybreak from the cold, wind and the dark in your life?
I am looking forward to new horizons.
http://roughfish.com/content/easter-and-cure-mental-distress
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The hunt for the mighty morel is on in the Michigan woods. Morel is a delicious mushroom,that adds accent to soups and gravies.
Some of the best restaurants in Northern Michigan serve morels in season. You can check out Hermann’s European Cafe in Cadillac, right in the center of morel action near Mesick.
I love Chef Hermann’s morel cream soup with a hint of Marsala wine.
However, elusive morels are not easy to find. Read for tips.
Source: May is for morels
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Happy May Day
May 1st traditions in Czech Republic & around the world
By Emma Palova
EW Emma’s Writings
Lowell, MI – Every year, I observe May 1st as May Day in the renaissance Czech tradition with warm memories of the socialist past. If I close my eyes, I can still see the parades, the tribunes and the socialist propaganda with the slogans and the banners on the backdrop of the blossoming lilacs. The socialist patriotic hymns were blasting from the loudspeakers.
We all had to Partake in the May Day parade. Those who didn’t got later into trouble at work or in school.
Today, Czech Republic still celebrates May 1, as an official holiday with a day off to commemorate the union manifestations in Chicago in 1884. Only this time around, without the parades or the slogans.
But most of all, May Day, was a great day off known for its official opening of the beer gardens, and the infamous “march of the thieves.”
The organized labor from the factories marched in the parades, while some individuals used the opportunity to steal from the gated factories because of less supervision. Therein the name “march of the thieves.”
First and foremost, May is the month of love, not just labor.
And I write about all this in the memoir “Greenwich Meridian” with a light heart and a smile on my face with a touch of nostalgia.
I admire the old Czech country for being able to keep both the old socialist holidays, take on new ones, and tamper with the most important holiday of all that is the liberation of the country from the Nazi occupation in 1945.
New politicians with new agendas changed the date of the liberation of former Czechoslovakia from May 9th to May 8th based on the controversy who really liberated the country, whether it was the Soviets or the Americans. The question at hand; who was the first and where?
Having lived in many countries around the world, our family always honored the holidays of that particular country, otherwise we would have time off all the time.
Looking at my calendar last week for a summary, I found amusing that Canada also has Easter Monday off as an official holiday, just like the Czech Republic.
However, any holiday can take root in any country as I have witnessed in my hometown of Vizovice.
I remember our neighbor bus driver Mr. Hlavenka in Vizovice, used to celebrate Fourth of July by taking the day off in the old socialist era.
I’ve always wondered, how did he know about Independence Day with all the propaganda against American capitalism.
But, May 1st has deep agricultural connotations as well. People gather wildflowers and crown a May king and queen, weave floral garlands, and set up a maypole.
They also have bonfires to encourage the fertility of the land and animals in the coming year.
It is fascinating how different traditions and believes take roots in different countries, and how they continue to evolve.
Watch for more upcoming May posts.
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Fridays work for me, how about you
By Emma Palova
EW Emma’s Writings
These are the things I found delightful today, so again this is no ordinary or gray Friday even though it was cloudy.
This morning during my routine inspirational check-up on the social media, I found a delight:
The Ability Weavers store offers hand-woven rugs by adults with all abilities right in my hometown of Lowell. They also offer rug weaving classes.
Their motto is:
“Weaving with a purpose.”
I am planning a visit downtown Lowell soon to the newest venues dotting the Main Street along with the blossoming trees. Follow me for the spring outing on Main.
But before the Ability Weavers, I delighted in Google Doodle Cheese Doodle, celebrates Marie Harel, the inventor of Camembert Cheese.
After all, who doesn’t like a great piece of cheese. Nothing beats Camembert. I can eat entire wheels of it straight from the cheese maker in Camembert, Normandy.
More in the lines of gray, but definitely delightful was the poem by Emma White Darling in memory of her friend of 40 years.
Darling painted beautiful tulips to accompany the poem.
Here it is:
Eulogy for a Friend
So many moments we take for granted,
because we assume there will be so many more.
They say don’t assume
because tomorrow is never promised.
We know this is too true when a dear friend is suddenly taken.
May choirs of angels escort you into paradise, dear Hermie.
We rejoice your suffering wasn’t prolonged but we miss you already
and imagine our world as less without you.
You, Hermie:
Faithful husband,
dedicated father,
doting grandfather,
stalwart friend,
devout believer,
passionate advocate of the working man,
creative gardener,
tireless caregiver to the elderly,
generous cook,
and so much more.
Through a lens of loss, we view our many memories.
It breaks us to realize no more memories will be made
and causes our tears to flow like water.
It’s hard to get our hearts and heads around a future without you, dear friend.
Softly, gratefully we cradle the gift of friendship that was
and lament.
Lament
Lament
-Emma Darling
I wrote this also in response to the Daily Post prompt @gray
Gray
Thank you Emma White Darling for sharing your talents with us.
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This is so beautiful and I am so grateful to share.
I would do the same thing if money were no object, which they currently are. That is be a writer in a world powered by the word.
Today’s Challenge: Ask yourself, “What would I do with my life if money were no object?”
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all need it at some point in time. Reaching out to others is part of our human nature. We do not live in this world on our own terms.
Help is always available and accessible. There is hope in every situation we face at any time in our life, because there is a potential for change. Change is inevitable for progress in our lives and in the society.
Seek help, give help.
I love Mackinac Island for its unique natural beauty and no automobiles.
I have yet to visit the island during its iconic Lilac Festival in June, and for the Somewhere in Time weekend in October.
Other than these two events, I visited and stayed on the island at least a dozen times, if not more.
One of my most fascinating stays was in winter for New Year’s eve.
Time stops on the island, and once you leave you carry the island in your heart.
According to travel experts, the island is ready for the season.
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A Slow News Week 4/23/17 – http://wp.me/pvu9n-7By
Celebrate Earth Day every day.
Source: Earth Day 2017
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