Ghost of Midnight
… about neighbors, community and Front Porch Forum
Every Neighborhood deserves a Maypole
I love a good neighborhood party. Liz, Bill and Willy hosted a great one last weekend… May Day! We even had a genuine maypole going. Some neighborhood musicians kept the music flowing. Garlands were woven and worn. Little ones underfoot. And a perfect spring day. Thanks neighbors!
Photo: Wolfgang Hokenmaier
Posted in: Burlington, Community Building, Front Porch Forum, Neighborhood, Stories
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You can measure the success of a party by what was left behind. Here’s some of the lost and found booty from the May Day event in our neighborhood…
Red scooter
Pink water bottle
Pair of orange-handled scissors
More socks than you can count
Pair of golden slippers
Pair of blue suede shoes