Ode to Autumn

There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots

may be lighted on,

and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings,

as now in October.

-Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1804-1864, American Writer

Value

Try not to become a man 

of success,

but rather

try to become a man 

of value.

-Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, Theoretical Physicist

Unsurpassed beauty

Unsurpassed beauty...

and the value of antiques.

Happy Hunting!

Underwhelm

I love words. So, today I mull over 

Underwhelm.

It defines

failing to make a 

positive impact; 

to disappoint.

It is much more satisfying to

whelm -  

 heap up abundantly.

Feels like a good way to live!

Ode to Labor Day

Proposed by the the Central Labor Union as a 'workingman's holiday', the first official Labor Day occurred in New York City on Tuesday 5 September, 1882.  Over the years Labor Day has continued to be enjoyed by all as the official ending to the lazy days of summer.  

Despite those lazy days, it always seems to arrive too quickly....

Farewell summer 2014.

Enjoy it!