MAY DAY, "SPRING" ART AND REMEMBRANCE!

5 MAY 2012 MAY DAY, "SPRING" ART AND REMEMBRANCE! May Day came filled with greetings! Instead of the "Muguet de Bois" of Belgium, here, bunches of very fragrant lilac are exchanged. Apparently, this is a tradition in Korce! In the evening, we had a visit from a parishoner, who had got a very quick hospital call for a hysterectomy for which she requested our prayers as she left for surgery in Tirana. Last evening, I went along, with a friend, to an Art Exhibition in our nearby Cultural Centre. Its theme was "Spring". Possibly, because it was a very sunny evening, there seemed to be more artists than viewers! Today is a Day of Remembrance here, of those killed in the Second World War. There was a wreath laid at the special cemetery here. Also, the city is decorated with Albanian flags and banners! At a personal level, today is also a 'day of remembrance' of Reception and Profession! This has meant contact with companions and a recalling of memories too. Am trying to adjust to the new blog format - paragraphs and other details disappear and altogether its more a 'block' than a blog! Have a great weekend - with many blessings at this special time!