Happy Lei Day

The first of May is a major cause for celebration in many cultures. I suppose for some of them it's the marking of another year of life renewing itself. Having lived in Hawaii for several years in the 1960s I came to know May first as Lei Day. An annual giving of flowers to those close to you through a traditional string of flowers worn around the neck. I don't know how it all got started but the whole flower, peace and love vibe fit right into the sixties philosophy I was part of in my teens. I guess it all seems a bit quaint now. But with the current world situation(s) perhaps quaint isn't so bad.

As promised...

...I'm back! The past week has been a blur of activity. The TV project went well but I'm anxious to get back to some still photography. I'm shooting a portrait session at the historic Alabama Theater this afternoon, it's one of the big ornate movie houses from the golden age of Hollywood. I'll have to have a big bag of popcorn handy when I edit the images. :)