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Copyright © 2003 The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee | September/October 2003 |
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| From the editor ... |
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| Fall is in the air. We still have warm afternoons and lots of humidity, but the sun’s light seems less direct, and the feel of the very air has changed. Autumn is on its way.
Some people are energized by the approach of fall. Tami Dyke, the Bishop’s executive secretary, is such a person: She brought in a scarecrow figure, a spicy-scented candle and autumn-hued leaves to display on her desk. She talks of hiking and spending quality time in the mountains. Though I love the intense colors of fall, I also feel sadness as the days noticeably grow shorter and the air becomes crisp. Chapter & Verse Bookshop manager Amy Morehous brought a children’s book to me yesterday, “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf,” which addresses the conflicting and troubling emotions brought on by autumn. Written by Leo Buscaglia, it describes how Freddie feels as he matures from a sprout to a fully green summer leaf. His fears are treated gently by Daniel, a larger, wiser leaf, as all the leaves turn to dazzling color and begin to fall from the tree. And Freddie comes to understand the cycle of life: how all things live and grow and die, making way for others to travel through the same process. My brain “gets” that process, and I enjoyed the book’s beautiful treatment of it. But my heart yearns for spring. Life’s busy-ness can magnify the range of emotions as well: Recent days seem to have too few hours, and the change of seasons brings on a sense of urgency. But the cycle of life is what it is. Spring will come again. And fall has breathtaking beauty for eyes that will see. I wish you peace in every season. – Sharon Rasmussen Editorial Policy The East Tennessee Episcopalian welcomes articles and letters to the editor on topics of interest to the people of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Publication is subject to space constraints and editor’s approval. Submissions may be edited and/or excerpted and should include the writer’s name, e-mail address, address, parish and telephone number. Photographs: Whenever possible, photos should show people doing something: A picture of people planting a tree or playing charades or serving a meal generally will be more interesting than a group portrait. For a photo to be considered for publication, caption information must accompany it: who, what, when, where and why. This also means anyone who can be recognized in the photo should be named. Articles: A story also should answer who, what, when, where and why. The best stories are ones you, the reader, would be interested in reading. Please include a name and information on how to reach someone who could give an interested reader more details. If writing is something you’re uneasy with, list the needed story and/or caption information and provide the name, phone number and e-mail address of one who may be contacted for more details. Receipt via e-mail (editor@etdiocese.net) is highly preferred. Or mail to: Editor, East Tennessee Episcopalian, 814 Episcopal School Way, Knoxville, Tenn., 37932; or fax to: 865-966-2535. Please enclose SASE if return of materials is desired. The East Tennessee Episcopalian publishes six issues each year. Deadlines for the editor to receive 2004 submissions are:
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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee The Right Reverend Charles G. vonRosenberg, Bishop 814 Episcopal School Way
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