I was hesitant to share my previous blog post - - too many personal (and painful) memories. My intent wasn't to evoke sympathy, but rather to remember. I had a helluva life - an explosion of contrasts and inconsistencies. I need to remember.
Heartfelt thanks for your comments. They are appreciated more than you would know.
It's midway through October already. My favorite month passing more quickly than I can savor it. Beautiful temperatures. The autumn foliage will be in full glory in a week or two.
I have an autumnal soul: deeply melancholic, sentimental, nostalgic - - and tinged with a romanticism that no longer exists.
And I'm thinking:
if only October could remain forever....
I heard the coyotes howling earlier tonight (it's way after midnight now). They were far in the depths of the forest, beyond the rising moon.
What I love most are the owls - sentinels of the night, hooting from the treetops.
Rural life isn't easy (especially for this fading relic) - my problems here are innumerable and seemingly endless - but the complications of nature still provide immense beauty and enable peace. I'm grateful for that.
I'm re-posting a video that I made a few years ago (I think in 2016). It's called Remembrance. All the photos in it were taken here on my Tennessee property, in October.
The music is The Long March by Vangelis (one of my absolute favorites), from the 1978 album entitled China.
This video reflects the depths of my soul.
Video best viewed full-screen
Couldn't play the video, Jon.
ReplyDeleteAs for October, it was my favourite month and husband's birthday, lots of celebrations. Sadly all good things seem to come to an end when we don't want them to.
I'm sorry that the video didn't work for you, Valerie - perhaps the Halloween goblins are playing tricks! You might be able to see it on my YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJLHDzeNBR4
DeleteOctober is such a beautiful and peaceful month, filled with good memories.
Just finished listening to the video - at last. Wonderful!
DeleteJon, absolutely beautiful. The music and stunning visuals are a perfect match. Your deep soul is something I will forever treasure. If only we had more people in the world like you.
ReplyDeleteYour kind words mean a lot, Dylan. My soul has always been restless and deeply troubled - but also immersed with an inner beauty that is only seen by very special people (does that make any sense??)
DeleteBeautiful! I'm not familiar with that score, but loved it all the same.
ReplyDeleteBTW, if I ever muster the discipline to pen my own memoirs I'll probably be stealing your paragraph (that begins, "I have an autumnal soul …."). Sometimes I think we're so much alike it's scary.
Myra, it's scary to know that someone thinks like me (I'm only kidding - - actually I'm flattered). I hope you'll pen your memoirs someday, and I'll let you steal my sentiments.
DeleteI cant believe iys the middle of October already!!!!! The moth certainty is one of my favorites. I love the feel of the autumn in this month and Halloween!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOctober always goes much too quickly for me. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday - it should be extended to last all year.
DeleteGorgeous fall colors and glorious blue skies! And the capture of the spider web with the prism colors surrounding it is spectacular. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteBlogger is a great outlet for all of us to share ourselves. I don't often write much about my personal issues, but it's nice to know there are blog friends out there who will listen with kindness and without judgment. I'm glad to have found you through my longtime friend, Ron. XO
That spider web photo is one of my favorites. I took it early in the morning when the web was covered with frost.
DeleteNow that I live alone, I find myself writing more about personal issues on Blogger. Sometimes I say too much, but it's a beneficial emotional outlet - and I value hearing input from others. I'm glad that you discovered my blog (thanks to Ron!).
Oh, yes! I remember this one. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you posted that last one. *virtual hugs* :)
I'm probably guilty of putting too many reruns on my blog, but I really do like this video. It's soothing and captures the essence of my rural environment - which is really lovely this time of year.
DeleteHugs to you, Annie,....and those partridges!
Jon, I was thinking the same thing about how fast October is going. And like you, it's my favorite month. Don't ya just love Autumn? And yes, it the season most beautifully displayed through nature in all its colorful glory!
ReplyDeleteAnother exquisite video (watched full screen)! Oh my...both your music and the visuals are beyond beautiful! So very talented you are, my friend! Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Enjoy the second half of October!
Ron, I can't believe it's mid-October already. The older I get the more quickly the months fly. I can hardly keep up with them.
DeleteThe autumn foliage here in Tennessee doesn't really look beautiful until near the end of the month. I'll start taking lots of photos then.
I posted that video a few years ago but thought it was worth a rehash. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I enjoyed seeing the foliage in your backyard, Jon. You do live in a beautiful area when the nasty critters and summer heat have passed (hopefully by now). I had thought the music was one of your pieces until I read the end credits, still is was a great accompaniment.
ReplyDeleteI can happily report that the summer heat has passed - - and some of the annoying critters. The daytime temperature was in the 50's yesterday and tonight it's in the 30s. I'll soon be complaining about the cold....
DeleteThe autumn foliage won't be at a peak for another week or so.
Yes. Very much so. I'll keep it short and sweet :-)
ReplyDeleteYou made me smile, Dylan - which isn't always easy to do. Thanks!
DeleteAbsolutely lovely. Norma and I just now watched your beautiful montage together. Praise from both of us. We need to watch soothing things right now and this was perfect. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that the video gave you and Norma some soothing moments of peace. It does the same thing for me, which is a much-needed diversion from the tribulations of life.
DeleteMy very best to both of you, you're in my thoughts.
Lovely film. The ending is so perfect and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenny. This is one of my favorite videos because it's so relaxing.
DeleteBy the way - I hope you found your research file!