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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

I appreciated this piece when you first published it, Ilona. And I'm appreciating it again.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Paulette, that means a lot—especially knowing how much has shifted since I first wrote it. Some things just hold.

Jan Hempstead, RN's avatar

This is absolutely fascinating. Thank you for sharing this story with us Ilona.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Jan, it really is, isn't it? I find myself thinking about that chained monster myth more and more these days. There's something about the idea that our small creative acts actually matter—that they tighten the chains—that I keep coming back to. Thank you for reading.

Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

What an extremely interesting piece, Ilona! It makes me want to try this art form, and think about all you wrote while doing it. I even asked google how go pronounce pysanky. Thank you!

Ilona Goanos's avatar

I’m sure you would excel at it, friend!

Lorraine Evanoff's avatar

Oh wow, how wholesome and heartwarming, thanks for sharing this Lolo! We have a bunch of Ostrich eggs and now I'm tempted to try this!

Ilona Goanos's avatar

OMG! You have to, Lolo. I will let Jenny know what an ambitious bon vivant you are.