tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post7057742178916424026..comments2024-03-29T00:19:16.911-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Autumn ArrivesCarol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-7815087379154194342022-09-30T08:22:04.830-04:002022-09-30T08:22:04.830-04:00Robyn, I need nature's touch to soothe my soul...Robyn, I need nature's touch to soothe my soul so thanks for joining me here. I am playing catchup today since this week was a blur (my husband had a successful hip replacement.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-70768124429016896042022-09-30T08:20:01.176-04:002022-09-30T08:20:01.176-04:00Thanks for joining me last week for Autumn's a...Thanks for joining me last week for Autumn's arrival. Hope to see you at PF this week.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-14796412683211300362022-09-27T10:42:15.741-04:002022-09-27T10:42:15.741-04:00You're capturing so many of the things about a...You're capturing so many of the things about autumn that I love. ❤️ Thanks, Carol! Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-74427973155263370922022-09-27T08:37:02.602-04:002022-09-27T08:37:02.602-04:00What a fulsome celebration over here, Carol, and o...What a fulsome celebration over here, Carol, and over so many years! I think most of us PF folks DO favor Fall… ahhhhhh. Thank you for your work season after season to inspire the senses! 🍁Robyn Hood Blackhttp://robynhoodblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-71387244644003815572022-09-26T00:31:27.011-04:002022-09-26T00:31:27.011-04:00Carol, thanks for your generous comment. Showcase ...Carol, thanks for your generous comment. Showcase the beauty of the seasons and nature are ways to bring happiness to others. I do love reading all the poems or photos that come my way and then showcasing the work.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-7917983708264046832022-09-26T00:28:32.638-04:002022-09-26T00:28:32.638-04:00Wrapped in fall sounds like a good name for a blog...Wrapped in fall sounds like a good name for a blog post about the season, Michelle. Thanks for dropping by. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-46410400086002483182022-09-26T00:26:57.272-04:002022-09-26T00:26:57.272-04:00Good to hear from you, Laura. I loved your photos ...Good to hear from you, Laura. I loved your photos of Scotland. Thanks for your comments. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-2828515897445094082022-09-25T17:32:03.847-04:002022-09-25T17:32:03.847-04:00What a beautiful cento! And I love that oak leaf e...What a beautiful cento! And I love that oak leaf especially. Maples are usually my favorite, but...A feast of beauty here, as usual, Carol. Thank you!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-61276567505813736372022-09-25T15:44:05.225-04:002022-09-25T15:44:05.225-04:00Marilyn, Poetry Friday poets do enjoy the beauty o...Marilyn, Poetry Friday poets do enjoy the beauty of autumn. While I love summer, I enjoy layering up this late September to celebrate the briskness of a fall afternoon. I'm off to read your post now. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-53356688207386709412022-09-25T15:41:45.170-04:002022-09-25T15:41:45.170-04:00Linda, you shower me with comments this weekend. I...Linda, you shower me with comments this weekend. I am thrilled that I archived all the beauty and brilliance of autumn in photographs and poetry with my work and the offerings of others. You are among one of the poets and artists that have contributed over the years.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-78211371126319085552022-09-25T15:38:22.677-04:002022-09-25T15:38:22.677-04:00
Patricia, thanks for recognizing my personificati...<br />Patricia, thanks for recognizing my personification of the leaf. As I walked, I found the wee one all alone and thought she should have a voice. I do enjoy writing centos. I guess that is the researcher in me. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-47444150016210796622022-09-25T15:36:22.437-04:002022-09-25T15:36:22.437-04:00Marcie, thanks for joining me here. Even with the ...Marcie, thanks for joining me here. Even with the rain dripping down today, I celebrate fall. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-34935370986045929232022-09-25T12:27:26.625-04:002022-09-25T12:27:26.625-04:00Carol, this post made me want to put on a sweater ...Carol, this post made me want to put on a sweater and sip hot apple cider! Fall is my favorite time of year. I always thought I was along in that because, you know, summer gets so much buzz. I'm beginning to think there are a lot of us fall-lovers out there. :)Marilyn Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366045562848736672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-21983896335859635502022-09-24T19:48:44.696-04:002022-09-24T19:48:44.696-04:00Carol, your post is lush with the sights and sense...Carol, your post is lush with the sights and sense of autumn. I love the personification of the leaf as "she... caught between... summer... and first breaths of autumn." And your cento is delightful. Thank you!Patricia Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291738294052016720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-61414779562165261982022-09-24T09:27:16.904-04:002022-09-24T09:27:16.904-04:00Wow! You are poet, anthologist, videographer and a...Wow! You are poet, anthologist, videographer and archivist all rolled into one. Isn't that just like Autumn? What nuggets of gold to play with in this post. Thank you for your joyful collections. We are the lucky ones to be able to enjoy what you share. Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-43392458170567460722022-09-24T07:45:51.995-04:002022-09-24T07:45:51.995-04:00Your haibun and cento are both such celebrations o...Your haibun and cento are both such celebrations of fall. Love it! Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-89810754028138730242022-09-24T01:10:12.282-04:002022-09-24T01:10:12.282-04:00Lovely lyrical haibun and the image of two leaves ...Lovely lyrical haibun and the image of two leaves caught between "two seasons" in your haiku at the end is perfect. Thanks for wrapping us up in fall Carol!Michelle Koganhttp://www.michellekogan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-82364877103513133392022-09-23T20:25:07.420-04:002022-09-23T20:25:07.420-04:00As usual, you have an absolutely beautiful post, C...As usual, you have an absolutely beautiful post, Carol. You always immerse us in nature, which is a welcome presence for many. Thank you for sharing your work, as well as the work of others! jlcjbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790798402432484057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-61766930487314008732022-09-23T15:35:03.166-04:002022-09-23T15:35:03.166-04:00I am so thrilled to have introduced the public to ...I am so thrilled to have introduced the public to poetic goodness during the autumn season. I found a couple of items from your blogs that are included in Abundant Autumn for one. I look forward to adding some more this year.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-44147021792401547892022-09-23T15:33:37.406-04:002022-09-23T15:33:37.406-04:00Linda, it is always wonderful to hear from you and...Linda, it is always wonderful to hear from you and to keep me informed about changes in weather in Colorado. Fall arrived with its crisp air and gentle breeze. I am outside adding some decorations to the front porch. It is a delightful way to feel fall-ish.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-49275346788197601942022-09-23T15:30:23.070-04:002022-09-23T15:30:23.070-04:00Thank you anonymous for joining me here and leavin...Thank you anonymous for joining me here and leaving a comment. If you add your name, I will be able to personalize a response to you.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-15915216093404821462022-09-23T11:12:54.254-04:002022-09-23T11:12:54.254-04:00Thanks for this celebration of fall -- enjoyed you...Thanks for this celebration of fall -- enjoyed your haibun and cento! And look at all those autumn galleries!!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-89593131299617758492022-09-23T10:48:21.072-04:002022-09-23T10:48:21.072-04:00Today's PF posts are so full of autumn celebra...Today's PF posts are so full of autumn celebrations, Carol, including every bit that you have shared. Methinks we all favor fall! I love your poem(s) & that final hoorah, "A golden storm of glittering sheaves,<br />Of fair and frail and fluttering leaves" - We had the cool come in this week & some needed rain as we welcomed fall. Now the sun is back & the trees really are starting their change. Have a great weekend! (from Linda B.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-53713578541477314512022-09-23T10:40:35.918-04:002022-09-23T10:40:35.918-04:00Autumn Leaves is one of my favorite songs and this...Autumn Leaves is one of my favorite songs and this recording was so sweet to hear, as sweet as Nat King Cole's. So much to notice in your post, but I love how you capture the moment of random leaves falling and landing wherever they do, ready for artists like you to put them to use. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-71547892410217628912022-09-23T10:32:32.898-04:002022-09-23T10:32:32.898-04:00Rose, thanks for taking the time during your busy ...Rose, thanks for taking the time during your busy weekend to drop by. Happy Fall.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.com