Spring Snow on Oak Trees

Portland residents were sequestered in March three years ago. It snowed that day with jonquils peeking through to remind me that life is cyclical. As did many of my friends, I expected the pandemic to be over by the summer.  What a surprise when it continued year after year.  While people were sick and dying around me, I became healthier than ever. I took long walks through the neighborhood and arboretum, painting and writing about my observation. The air was clean and I had nary a sniffle. I was at peace with the universe and myself.

By the time most people stopped wearing masks, I was convinced I was one of the lucky ones who would never get COVID. What a surprise when that myth was shattered two weeks ago. Not only did I become ill, but I brought COVID to friends and family who also thought they were immune. Fortunately, we didn’t have to face the worst of the storm. With medicine available to reduce the severity of the disease, we languished at home rather than in a hospital.

My case was pretty mild, and though I remained tired for two weeks, I slept much of the day away. Unfortunately, my daughter and my partner experienced the full fury of COVID. Though they are on the mend, they taught me that it’s not something to mess with.

Please excuse me if I don’t wow you this week with statistics and insights into the human condition. I count myself among the lucky millions who now have antibodies to protect them for a while. I wish you well until next Saturday when I plan to return full steam ahead.

Reminder!

A Walk in the Woods with thirty paintings from my COVID collection remains at Lake Oswego Library through the month of April. To purchase canvas prints delivered to your door for $99 go to https://www.eichingerfineart.com/collections/182747

Questions? Contact me a marilynne@eichingerfineart.com