From Ron ...
Like so many of us, Lorraine would be crushed by the horror of what is happening in Ukraine in 2022. She loved creating pysanky and took great delight in sharing the magic of her art with others. Her eggs grace our home and are an ever-present reminder of how privileged we were to have her in our lives.
It is an unspeakable irony that the fragile artwork symbolizing new life was created by a people currently under siege simply because of who and where they are. The intricately-designed and lovingly-produced eggs of all shapes and sizes represented symbols of rebirth and new life millennia before the birth of Jesus.
This third 'Pandemic Easter' will be difficult. In addition to the grief of needless losses, this year we’ve also been robbed of some of the very symbols which we associate so closely with the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox.
Inspired by those who suffer with such resolve, what else would we do other than sing songs of both lament and celebration through N95s? It’s who we are. It’s what we do. It’s hope. And isn’t that what rebirth, new life and resurrection are all about? Maybe there’s something to be said for chicks and bunnies and ducklings.
