May Days
May is a special month.
It is the end of another school year for most.
It is a beginning of the summer break, warmer temps and travel.
May is not just the fifth month of the calendar year, however.
It is also a verb, from the Old English mæg “am able”.
We use the word “may” also to ask permission…an old favorite of teachers everywhere.
Student – “Can I go to the bathroom?”
Teacher – “I don’t know, can you?”
After a confused look or eye roll from the student, the teacher then replies: “Yes, you MAY go to the bathroom”.
So, why am I going on and on about the word “may”? Because I want to send teachers off into their summer with some permissions, abilities and “may days” (as opposed to “may daze”). (more…)
