Day 196: This would be just a *slight* revision to the Morris dance costume I had originally planned to wear for our May Day performance! I am in full Sound & Fury kit here, thanks to quick shipping of the kilt from Stumptown and the side providing arm-bands and baldric to complete the outfit. The leggings will be shed once the weather warms up, but I still have to figure out something to wear under the kilt. The traditional Scotsman's standby is not socially acceptable when you're dancing vigorously in front of groups of mixed ages and sensitivities.
We will kick off May Day by dancing the sun up at Gasworks Park, rain or shine (the former is forecast...this is the Pacific Northwest). Morris sides around the world will be performing in like manner, following an ancient tradition which dismisses winter and welcomes spring. After breakfast, we will make a "tour" to various schools and other locations until mid-day when we'll all adjourn to a pub. In addition to other local fairs over the summer, we'll be dancing at Folklife, so if you live in the Seattle area, be sure to put the event on your calendar.
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