September 7, 2011
Fall is my favorite season and here in Central New York, it's THE MOST beautiful season. Against the deep blue sky, the leaves...the stars of Fall... announce themselves in shades of hot red, glowing orange, vibrant yellow and earthy brown. They linger on the trees for their last bit of life, before falling to the ground to crunch beneath our feet. The cooler temperatures sweep in over summer's waning heat and the growing season comes to full fruition before winding down for its long winter sleep...FALL!
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| "FALL is: colors...and school starting." |
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| Challenge blogs Three Muses (WORDS) and 4X4 Friday (FALL) can both be satisfied with the above piece |
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| The excitement of a new school year, new friends... growing older... the same, through the ages! |
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| Collage Obsession asked to see our artistic interpretation of the word SLOTH... |
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| Inspiration Avenue was all about PATTERNS this week...and again, Three Muses wanted artists to create something with words added... The leopard was one I saw hunting while in Africa a few trips ago...powerful, menacing and oh so beautiful! |
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| Think Monday-Think ATC declared their theme for the week to be NOSTALGIA. What's more nostalgic than a very early bicycle built-for-two? |
Finally, on a very serious note, we're approaching the anniversary of the terrible tragedy of what's come to be known as simply "9/11." At 8:45 AM on September 11, 2001, the first of two airlines struck the World Trade Center in New York City. It was the beginning of a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on our United States. At 9:03 AM, a second plane crashed into the other World Trade Center tower and exploded. With both buildings ablaze, hundreds of rescue personnel rushed to the scene. The twin towers collapsed from the top down, releasing a tremendous cloud of debris and smoke...a horrifying picture! At 9:43 AM, a third passenger plane crashed into the Pentagon and 10:48 AM marked the crash of a fourth passenger jet in western Pennsylvania. It was the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil...all passengers aboard the jets were killed as were more than 3,000 people on the ground. Although I didn't know anyone personally involved in these attacks, I feel connected to those who were lost and those who lost loved ones and friends...we're ALL connected! I mourn those who died as well as their friends and families on this 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
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| I'd like to also honor those who continue to risk their lives, fighting for our safety and our continuing freedom...this is the SOLITARY WARRIOR. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every solitary warrior...wishing a safe return home to every one! |
Hugs,
abbyj
