Saturday, September 22, 2018

AUTUMN



My previous post was too long, too personal, and perhaps too perplexing - yet, I felt a need to write it. Let's consider it a cathartic exercise - a purge of evil spirits.
Your comments were greatly appreciated.

Since autumn is my absolute favorite time of year, I want to give it a proper welcome.

Several people have assured me that today is the first day of autumn. According to my calendar, however, the autumnal equinox officially begins tomorrow. I think.....

At any rate, I'm rehashing a video that I made two years ago which reflects my autumnal soul. All the photos were taken here on my property, right near the house.

The music is  The Long March - - one of my ultra-favorite compositions by Vangelis
(his proper name is Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, born in 1943). 

I hope this autumn will ignite the fire in your soul with beautiful moments and treasured memories.

Heck, I'm starting to sound like a Hallmark card.

Video is best viewed full-screen 



12 comments:

  1. Loved the autumn photos! Jon, look upon this as a fresh start. Yesterday is gone, but you will always have today. I'm so glad you are okay. Sorry about the accidental rhyme :-)

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    1. Dylan, you're a true poet - so accidental rhymes (as well as purposeful ones) are a part of your nature.
      I'm presently feeling much better about my situation (although still only cautiously optimistic) and I'm looking forward to enjoying the beauty of autumn.

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  2. I remember this lovely video because I love fall, too, and am jealous of your beautiful woods. I'd much rather have you feeling Hallmarky. ;) Have a stupendous weekend. :)

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    1. You're right, Rita - - I'd much rather feel Hallmarky than suicidal. I'm enjoying my weekend (for a rare change)and eagerly anticipating autumn.
      My three cats send Annie their kindest regards.

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  3. Hello Jon - I recall this video with great fondness for its wonderful music, along with these brilliant colors of fall. I've just now read your previous post and I'm saddened that you've been through such hardships lately. Fingers crossed for better times. Take care !

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    1. My previous post was rather jumbled and I omitted a lot of things. Fortunately, I'm definitely feeling more optimistic now - and I'm looking forward to enjoying autumn (even though autumn is a prelude to a long, cold winter...).
      I hope things are going well for you.

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  4. So glad you've shared this video again, Jon. It's my 'right now' favorite!

    PS - Naw. Hallmark can't touch you.

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    1. I suppose the beautiful natural surroundings here are compensation for all the problems and complexities of living in a rural area.

      I always try to keep one step ahead of Hallmark...(*smile*)

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    1. Thanks - this video is always soothing and puts me in a good mood.

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  6. Breathtakingly beautiful. Calms the heart & inner depths of my soul. Luv ya, samish

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    1. "Sam", I'm hanging in there, cautiously optimistic and hoping for the best - but I won't believe it until I see it.
      Thanks for the comment. I luv you, too.

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