{Sweet} Dance and Palmer's Kisses

There's an exchange in The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet that talks about a Palmer's Kiss - palm to palm in an outward - albeit symbolic - expression of affection.  This isn't what the "kiss" looks like, but I loved how her hand clutches his as though he were her source of strength.

Those Rennies have some serious tempers!  The entire skit after the Queen's March was yelling and accusation.  Sure is hard to find her favor.

Or is it?

Princess Chi had no trouble getting attention.  She was even chosen for a dance with Queen Elizabeth! And then she kept dancing, and dancing, and dancing.

Then she became an actress, performing The Princess and the Dog and receiving rave reviews for her convincing performance.

It was truly a sight to behold and this mommy was beaming with pride.

Oh, the dresses and pagentry of the upper class.  Lovely, intricate gowns were replete with lace, puckered fabrics, and layers upon layers of fancy brocaded cloth.

**VA Rennaisance Faire 2011 at the Lake Anna Winery