In July, I led a virtual crafting group for middle school students through my church. I was paired up with another adult (who I had never met) to help me lead the group. After being given my partner’s name (Lucy) and phone number, I gave her a call to do some planning. We became fast friends, realizing we had both lived in New Jersey and love art. Since then, I’ve gotten to know Lucy very well and we’ve planned a few socially distanced tea dates out on her patio.
Who are you?
Lucy: “You know who I am!”
I’ll answer this one for her. Lucy was born of Armenian descent in Jerusalem. She moved to America in the fifties and studied Biology and Plant Ecology. Lucy later discovered a passion for painting and decided she wanted to be an artist. She studied at the Art Students League and the Stacy Studio Workshop in New York City. She became an award winning artist, featured in many galleries and collections around the world. Lesser known facts about Lucy: She’s a fantastic hostess, justice and peace advocate, expert patio gardener and bird watcher. Lucy loves watching hummingbirds visit her patio and has names for each of them. Her home is filled with artwork and photos of people she loves. It’s also worth mentioning that she has a bumper sticker (and extra copies to give to friends) for every occasion.
Why do you think your vote matters?
Lucy: “When I grew up in Palestine, women weren’t allowed to vote. I came to the United States in the fifties and became a citizen. Now, I can vote. It’s a gift, a privilege and an honor to do it. Especially if you don’t like somebody who’s in there right now and you want to get him out. Definitely vote. I mailed my ballot two weeks ago to be sure I got it in. I want to change the whole world.”
Why do you think this election is important?
Lucy: “I think we are being led by a dictator, an ignoramus, a white supremacist, a racist and a liar. He knows nothing about presidency or what you are supposed to do. He’s the wrong man in the wrong place. That’s enough of talking about that. I need some tea now.”
