Khatchkars - "Stone Cross"

Khatchkars - "Stone Cross"
Khatchars are everywhere in Armenia; in and around churches, on streets and roads, and out in the countryside. There are tens of thousands all over. Some characteristics of khatchars are that they are seldom symmetrical left to right or top to bottom. This symbolizes the assymetry of the world. The carved background patterns (similar to celtic knots) on many khatchkars have no beggining or end - symbolizing the eterenity of the universe. And, finally, a common practice was to break a small piece of the carving with a chisel. This symbolizes the idea that nothing on earth is perfect. Khatchkars date from at least the middle ages if not earlier. .

Saturday, October 30, 2010

How Can I Thank Everyone?

I've received four donations already for my Armenia Building Fund. I don't know quite how to express my gratitude for the generosity and kindness. People have been digging deep into their pockets even during this time of economic hardship. One of the donors told me that her contribution was so little - just a week's worth of fancy donuts at a drive thru.


So I thank those who have donated, those who haven't yet and those who won't be able to. You are all wonderful, loving and caring people and I'm honored to know you.
I'm including a picture here of my friend, Bal Balducci. Bal and I and Rick Thanem would get together to play middle eastern music. Bal was a wonderful dumbeg player who died two years ago right before his favorite holiday, Halloween. I'll carry Bal's spirit with me when I go out tomorrow night as the Hulk.
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