Druids
My son had a friend to play at the weekend. We went to the local museum for medieval day. it was great; its the first time he’s had a friend from school to play. He was really excited and I was a little nervous. I felt sure I could cope with the child but I do find the requirement to be ‘other peoples parents’ quite taxing. I worry that somehow I’m not going to pass myself of as an effective human being; that I won’t seem ‘normal’ enough.
The mum came and dropped off her son. I asked her what she was doing that afternoon. Well she said I’m a druid and we have a big ceremony today for Beltane. I have a large part to play so I can concentrate on that without *****’. I had no idea how to respond.
And to think- I was worried she would think I was bit of a hippy. I’ve never met a druid before.
Tags: druids, family, hippies, life, normal, paranoia, parents, school
May 3, 2008 at 5:41 pm
There are quite a few of us about - and most of us are quite ‘normal’ (whatever that is!) - I mostly wear a suit for work (and robes for rituals!) Happy Beltane!
May 6, 2008 at 7:17 am
Ah I guess the lack of robes or T-shirts that say ‘I’m a Druid’ would explain why I’ve never met one.
I more ment to laugh at myself for believing in the myth of Mr. Average with 2.4 children.