Gina's (Apropos) Quote Du Jour (Butler)

“Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.” - Samuel Butler

I couldn't have said it better myself!

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It's common to hear people spouting the hackneyed idea that Spring is the 'best' season, with its' promise of rebirth, and that Autumn signifies the beginning of the end. But birth is a dramatic event! Sure, you get blossoms in the Spring, but they are just the beginning of the story. In the Autumn when growth is complete is when the 'fruit' is fully developed, and the product of all that labor is reaped and put to use.
Maybe that is why I love Autumn so much...it reminds me metaphorically that it's not birth or growth that are the purpose...it's the result - the fruit - of all the work and what we do with it that is the point of our existence. Once the fervent work of birth and growth are complete, then the work of doing something with it begins, and we can let our true colors show!

I think most of our life is Autumn...between the 'Summer of Puberty' when we grow physically and the 'Winter of Maturity' when it all comes to an end...

Which begs the question: What will I do with the yield of my harvest?

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Hey! "Flair" for writing doesn't give you enough credit. I love finding out new things about my friends! Your blog is engaging and concise. Your description of your relationship with Scott nearly brought tears to my eyes! Talk to you soon! (I know I always say that, but Nina dumped softball, so we should be pretty free until Spring!).

#1 Maureen on 2007-09-20 07:57 (Reply)

I am very proud of what Gina has done here with her blog. I so enjoy her writing and think she is doing a magnificent job. Now we just need to figure out a way to let the rest of the world know.

SB

#1.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2007-09-20 17:06 (Reply)

Hey, Sweetie! I wouldn't have started blogging had you not encouraged me, and I couldn't have done it at all without your help and guidance throughout the whole process! Thank you so much for making this possible! It is turning out to be a very positive element in my life. I couldn't be more proud of the fact that you think I'm doing a good job of it!

#1.1.1 Gina (Homepage) on 2007-09-21 19:58 (Reply)

Maureen, Thanks so much for the flattering comments! I am so excited that you are one of my readers! Writing here is a true labor of love...If you like what I write, please spread the word! I hope you can visit often...I'll try to keep it interesting!

#1.2 Gina (Homepage) on 2007-09-21 19:50 (Reply)