May

It's time to pay tribute!

May celebrates holidays honoring exceptional people, such as mothers and the men and women in the Military Services. Mother's Day has been around since 1908 and May's designation as National Flower Month followed, not just by co-incidence. When I was young my family followed the Southern tradition of wearing a rose to church on Mother's Day. Red signified a living mother and a white rose honored a mother who was no longer living. I am blessed to be able to wear a red rose this Mother's Day.

Memorial Day was first celebrated in 1868 by decorating the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers by strewing flowers on them, but the holiday now honors all soldiers. Don't forget to fly your flag on May 28!

May Homestead Headlines has many fascinating articles, including a HVCA Community Center Improvement planning udpate, Chuck Oldenburg's "Homestead's Role in Light Opera", and info about fire safety. Join Margaret Harding's "War on Broom!"

The Camp Tam at Homestead Valley is taking reservations for the summer.

This interactive neighborhood website is sponsored by Kat Ryan for the residents of Homestead Valley. Use this website to post information and events and become more involved in the community.

Home-stead: 1. n. the place where one's home is. 2. v. to acquire and settle on a homestead. 3. v intr. Modern interpretation: homesteading: living a quieter and simpler lifestyle in contrast to city or urban dwellers. Copyright Kat Ryan 2011.

Kat Ryan
Homestead Valley Specialist for 27 Years
Frank Howard Allen Realtors, Mill Valley Office
415-271-4994