May Day Basket

There’s a write-and-wipe calendar in our kitchen to keep track of important events. When everything hit the fan in early March, the calendar got wiped clean: no more movie nights, no more library visits, no more plays, no more orchestra rehearsals. Heather would check the calendar every morning and become more and more upset at its sorry state. I actually considered hiding the calendar away until life gets back to “normal.” Instead, I started writing  down other events. Among the coming attractions are Escargot Day, Memorial Day, National Hamburger Day, Water a Flower Day, Macaroon Day, and my birthday. There won’t be parades or candles on a cake, but we’ll be displaying our flag, watering geraniums, grilling ground beef and eating coconut cookies. There may even be snails, if we feel especially adventurous. If the past few months have taught me anything, it’s this: we all need something to look forward to.