The month of May gets its name from the Latin word maius, a word which itself came from the Roman goddess Maia. Maia was a goddess of spring, growth, and fertility, and even her name was derived from maior, which meant "bigger". When you realize that, most of the May and May Day ancient traditions … Continue reading May 2023

Here comes Peter Cottontail… You know…no one has ever satisfactorily explained to me the idea behind an Easter Bunny that comes at night and hides eggs that he/she biologically did not lay in order that children may find and eat them. Always felt a little creepy to me. But then so did the Tooth Fairy. … Continue reading April 2023

One of the "advantages" of living in Austin is that you really come to appreciate Spring and Fall. Because if you blink, they're gone. Don't blink. Spring has sprung in Texas. Buds are popping on the trees. I'm chasing birds off my porch to keep them from building nests. And my new hummingbird feeder is … Continue reading March 2023

Sorry about the late newsletter this month, Primetimers! Like many of you I lost power for close to a week and am just now getting back online. Even lost my movie server computer (those of you who have been to a movie night know what I'm talking about) but think I'm starting the process of … Continue reading February 2023

Happy New Year, Primetimers! Hard to believe 2023 is already with us. I'll have you know that at 11:59 pm on New Years Eve I lifted my left foot off the ground so we could start the new year on the right foot. It was a whirlwind holiday month for the group with no fewer … Continue reading January 2023

Hanukkah Sameach! Heri za Kwanzaa! Merry Christmas! Happy Winter Solstice! No matter what flavor of the holidays you may subscribe to, it is very difficult to get through this time of year without at least acknowledging that December is a time of transition, smiles, and getting together with friends and family. From ancient times, that … Continue reading December 2022

A funny thing happens each year on November 1. The ghosts and goblins of October give way to turkeys changing their calls to "Quack! Quack!" The nights turn cooler, and children start to check their own naughty list of deeds in anticipation of having to explain things to the man in the red suit. But … Continue reading November 2022

What a great September Primetimers! Whoever said we should start slowing down at our, ahem, stage of existence never met this group. In September we got together for a bunch of movie nights (both at residences and at theaters), lots of outdoor fitness events and hikes, special performing arts and cultural events, trivia and game … Continue reading October 2022