I think I saw a movie with great dancing in it, directed by John Tarantismtino? What was it? Oh, yes, “Pulp Fiction.” Happy May Day, my friend Beth. Great things to come.
Quentin, of course, not John. I can’t even pull off a name gag in our Beddian year, Beth. I do think I got the essential stem of the surname correct though.
Your word, which I’d never heard, did bring to mind the tarantella dance, which I had heard of. Related, apparently. Anyway, yes, Happy May Day to all.
so did you get up early this morning and wash your face in the dew?
celtic lore held that the morning dew on 1st May had magical properties and that if you washed your face in it you would have a flawless complexion
in my home town of Edinburgh, even today, people still climb Arthur Seat (the extinct volcano in the centre of the city) to wash their faces in the dew
Yes, I believe the Tarantella, a lively Italian folk dance, comes from the legend of being bitten by a spider and dancing in a frenzy until death from the venom. I didn’t look this up, just going from memory, and it could be way off. I would dance the Tarantella, the Boogaloo, Hully Gully, anything, for 24 hours straight if it would stop raining in Central New York. May Day indeed. Hmmmph.
thank you so much for that explanation, another reader mentioned the dance as well, along with one who talked about the spider origin. i always learn so much from all of you ) and hope it stops raining soon for you –
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This is encouraging! After the last two weeks, I’ve never been so happy to see May Day in my life! Let’s dance!
Such a sweet and precious piece of artwork, appreciate the definition and message here! Let’s all hold hands and dance around a May Pole! Smiles, Robin
Happy May Day to you darling :-) x
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and u2 jen )
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Thanks honey :-)
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Yay !
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yep, yay!
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Getting there :)
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I have high hopes for May!
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me too )
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I thought that word was defined as “A serious love for Quentin Tarantino and his films”. :)
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makes sense to me )
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Wahooooo!
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wahoo is right, roy !
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1. I’ll take a of that word up there that I had trouble pronouncing. April kinda sucked.
2. I JUST saw the pronunciation guide.
3. Better make that a double.
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go for the double, when in doubt, eli )
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I think I saw a movie with great dancing in it, directed by John Tarantismtino? What was it? Oh, yes, “Pulp Fiction.” Happy May Day, my friend Beth. Great things to come.
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that was the ‘cover version’ of pulp fiction, perhaps ) happy may day to you too, mark. yes, great things to come !
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Quentin, of course, not John. I can’t even pull off a name gag in our Beddian year, Beth. I do think I got the essential stem of the surname correct though.
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oh, no worries, i didn’t even notice that, i was just teasing…
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You better check out my Chiefs-Mud Hens post of today, Beth, the blog wager is now public, my friend …
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oh, i’m headed over your way momentarily, can’t wait to read it, mark.
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Happy May Day Beth! And thanks for the new word – I love it.
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to you too, paul. and always happy to share new words )
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lovely artwork and yes, at last May indeed! ;)
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thanks geraldine, and happy may to you )
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Your word, which I’d never heard, did bring to mind the tarantella dance, which I had heard of. Related, apparently. Anyway, yes, Happy May Day to all.
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indeed it is, according to more than one source who responded to this, makes perfect sense. and happy may day to you as well )
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As far as I know, the word is also the origin for the tarantula spider.
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all makes sense when tied in with the dance angle as well –
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so did you get up early this morning and wash your face in the dew?
celtic lore held that the morning dew on 1st May had magical properties and that if you washed your face in it you would have a flawless complexion
in my home town of Edinburgh, even today, people still climb Arthur Seat (the extinct volcano in the centre of the city) to wash their faces in the dew
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that is so cool. well, i did stand out in the morning misty rain for a bit if that counts ? ) if not, i will perhaps have fair to middling skin then )
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Holy crap! I had no idea that I constantly suffer from tarantism. It’s awesome. Thanks for making me aware of my diagnosis :) I love this word!
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always happy to help in any way i can, even with a diagnosis. i love the word too –
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Goes perfectly with May Day. :)
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fantasy may day )
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Yes, I believe the Tarantella, a lively Italian folk dance, comes from the legend of being bitten by a spider and dancing in a frenzy until death from the venom. I didn’t look this up, just going from memory, and it could be way off. I would dance the Tarantella, the Boogaloo, Hully Gully, anything, for 24 hours straight if it would stop raining in Central New York. May Day indeed. Hmmmph.
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thank you so much for that explanation, another reader mentioned the dance as well, along with one who talked about the spider origin. i always learn so much from all of you ) and hope it stops raining soon for you –
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I need to give in to the urge! :-)
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no reason to hold back, deb )
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Reblogged this on Container Chronicles and commented:
This is encouraging! After the last two weeks, I’ve never been so happy to see May Day in my life! Let’s dance!
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thanks so much for the reblog, deb, and i agree about may day )
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my pleasure. Even though an infection keeps me from actual dancing, I’m visualizing strongly. :-)
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if you visualize, you are halfway there )
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I’m very excited for some warmer weather again!
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me too!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To be able to sit outside in the mornings with shorts and a T-shirt. That’s the best
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i agree, and to go outside at night without a coat, too!
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super word!! :)
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happy you like it too!
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Nice! A new word – tarantism! I like it. :D
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thanks, winged, me too )
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First two days of May…more rain. April wasn’t quite done –
gotta go with the flow…hopefully not flooding.
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april wasn’t quite done is such a good way to put it )
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Such a sweet and precious piece of artwork, appreciate the definition and message here! Let’s all hold hands and dance around a May Pole! Smiles, Robin
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exactly, and thanks )
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