Artist Reflects on Lifetime of Accidents Through Watercolor

An Armenian Weekly contributor shares a personal essay reflecting on a lifetime of accidents, from childhood falls to adult mishaps. The author, a visual artist, created a watercolor painting titled "Calamity Me" depicting two childhood incidents at age 5: a fall from a second-floor porch cushioned by a lilac bush, and a near-drowning at a grist mill from which their father rescued them.

The essay catalogs numerous subsequent accidents spanning decades, including a baseball concussion, bicycle collisions, a fall down an escalator, and street crossings gone wrong. The author uses these experiences to explore whether accident-proneness correlates with astrological signs, ultimately concluding that people across all zodiac signs experience similar accident rates. The piece combines memoir with philosophical reflection on personal resilience and mishap.