Comments on: September Collection – Autumn

By: As we move into the season of shorter days and longer nights…. « Closely Observed

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:35:22 +0000

[...] these posts just prior to or on the 22nd of September: A little ritual Preparing for autumn September collection Equinox [...]

By: Tess

Tess — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:03:15 +0000

Thank you both for your comments, your appreciation is so great. Maya, kind of what I like is the inevitability – takes it out of our hands.
Elaine, I’m glad you enjoyed Dr Sacks’ words. He regularly speaks on “Thought for the Day” a brief radio piece I often listen to in my car on the way to the station. He’s very wise.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:43:45 +0000

Tess, thank you for compiling this lovely Autumn collection. I am still reading through the links — I am savouring them slowly. I think I may be a “romantic dreamer” about this season like you. This may also have something to do with my taking my annual vacation in September. I have time to dream and enjoy and discover.

I wanted to thank you for your comment on Jen’s post about her ritual, which you’ve included in your collection. In your comment, you quoted Chief Rabbi, Dr Jonathan Sacks’ words:

“Ritual structures time the way music structures sound. It turns life into a work of art, giving it shape, proportion, grace and beauty.”

Reading this was an “Aha” moment for me. I understand now why ritual has become so important to me. When I was younger, much younger, I thought ritual was meaningless and very old-fashioned.

By: Maya

Maya — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:30:45 +0000

Thank you for yet another beautiful post. I loved the song, Autumn Leaves and the flowers against the wall were gorgeous. Your visit to the Abbey sounds lovely. I’m not so sure I’m ready for Fall and Winter, but I guess I don’t have much of a choice now, do I?

By: Equinox Blessings | Abbey of the Arts

Equinox Blessings | Abbey of the Arts — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:52:58 +0000

[...] Tess’ Sunday Collection is all about autumn, so head on over to read a number of wonderful links! [...]