….Seasons of 1482 is at it again. The summer experiment is CoBrA. This is my interpretation. Check us out on Imagekind to purchase prints.

field. dream. gold.

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Greek Orthodox traditions are quite different from other Christian religions. For example, for Easter, we don’t have a Bunny. I never searched for Easter Eggs as a kid. Now, despite the post-traumatic implications that this lack of ‘normal’ experience might have, I am sharing this info as a forward to the subject matter of my post for today.

Orthodox-style eggs are also quite different from the typical pastel colored shells you may be accustomed to. They are red. QUITE RED. And for me, what a messy ordeal! I was in the middle of doing about a million things when my mother called to remind me that it’s the Thursday before Easter- traditionally the day to dye eggs. So, naturally I was in a rush when I started to make them. I found out that this was a mistake straight from the beginning, when I carelessly tore open the package of potent red dye. What a mess I made. But in the end it was ok. The eggs came out nice and red, and after buffing them with some olive oil, shiny like little sports cars. Here’s an idea of my vantage point just after I carefully placed the finished eggs in a bowl.

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I’m not Irish, so I have never really celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Growing up, all I ever really knew about the holiday was that it was the time of year that Entenmenn’s would offer up those yummy green cupcakes with the green leaves all over the box. But now, I have a little boy, and he’s 1/4 Irish. (you do the math on that) So, I’ve decided that I’d better get a little more educated on the subject of Ireland, in case he ever asks!

I didn’t go the the parade last week, but I did visit the beautiful Irish Hunger Memorial at Battery Park City in NYC with my good friend Jen, and my boy James. Yes, James. Here’s a drawing I made while there.

It was quite somber, yes. But I learned alot from reading all the touching quotes on the walls. And from the top of the memorial, surrounded by Ireland’s native plants and stones, I looked off at the distance at the Statue of Liberty. I imagined what it must have been like for all those hundreds of thousands of people to dream of a better life, to dare to leave their homes, and to come to this foreign place. And not only did they come here, they MADE here. They have had such a profound impact on our society here in the States. I have to say, the memorial was designed brilliantly.

So, now I feel a little more prepared for future St. Patti’s Days and I look forward to learning more, and sharing what I learn with my son. James.

-DespinaIr

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A holiday that baffles me, I guess because of its origins and popularity. But it’s for love, and I’m all for that.

This is from a project about the marriage of Peleus and Thetis. In Greek mythology, it is one of the many events that got the Trojan War rolling.

Aah, the power of love!

“and a kiss to seal the deal…”

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Darwin. What a guy.

From a few years back, an editorial piece on the subject of Evolution.

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January 15th is Hat Day.

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I’m quite certain this bird isn’t of American origin, but I thought I’d share it anyway.

Happy Bird Day!

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Wishing everyone all the best for 2010!

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…stars and angels gave the sign

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If you google World Peace Day, you’ll find that there are two dates listed as the “official” days to promote peace on earth. I’m not really sure which one is right, but I’m all for having as many peace days as possible.

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