A hint of nostalgia
If I could make a wish, it would be to relive an Easter day back in Maryland. The winters there were harsh, but the first signs of spring would always appear around Easter time. Yellow daffodils would bloom everywhere, bringing a sense of freshness and warmth to the air. Women would wear yellow dresses as they went to church with their husbands dressed in suits, creating a colorful and vibrant atmosphere.
My late husband and I were relatively young then, with very little money and a future ahead of us. We used to hide treats for the children, organizing treasure hunts and telling them that the Easter Bunny had hidden the goodies. Those Easter days were filled with chocolate, yellow flowers, homemade decorations, my failed attempts at cooking codfish with potatoes (a Portuguese dish), and countless hopes for the future.
Those were moments of creating unforgettable memories, and now it’s time to reminisce about them. It’s a bit sad, but it’s life. Everything evolves and changes.
The essence of Easter
As we celebrate this joyful occasion once again, let’s pause to ponder the true essence of Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter signifies new beginnings, a time to release the past and embrace fresh starts. It’s a moment to express gratitude for our blessings and to spread love and kindness to those around us.
A prevalent symbol of Easter is the egg, symbolizing renewal and new life. As Easter coincides with spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s a time when nature rejuvenates, and the tulip, another Easter symbol, blossoms.
Tulips are often hailed as “the heralds of spring” for being among the first flowers to bloom. They also symbolize resurrection, mirroring the Easter theme of new life emerging from the old.
The FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH
The FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH (100mm, f/20, 4″, ISO 320) is a still life done at home. I have uploaded it to my pixels website together with other still life.
And below, a lovely memory from my Winter Tulip project!
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It is all about the light 
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