Mayday is the global call sign for distress. May_Day is International Workers Day to honor the struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement. On the same day, kind folks leave anonymous baskets of flowers on doorsteps, farmers plant turnips, flowers are woven into leis, and people go barefoot to welcome in the new season.

Gather with us to pause and, “stop to smell the roses” [wink] as we recognize/rage/grieve/conjure the changing seasons: making space for the distress signals from our bodies while also honoring the enduring labor required to care for our chronically ill minds and bodies.