
There is a certain trail we take when hiking, the Mrs., me and the kinder (children), where we pass this stunning tree. I love this tree, and it’s very obvious how many others do too. I would never carve my initials in it or declare my undying love for the Mrs. atop its thick ‘barky’ skin — I’m too much of a ‘Lorax‘ for such behavior. My Little and Big, they always ask why so many people would hurt the tree with so much engraving and writing? Who am I to know…
It’s good to behold beauty and live with wisdom. Oif shainem iz gut tsu kuken; mit a klugen iz gut tsu leben.
I do believe that this tree, (all of the trees actually), holds inside a certain shrewdness about you, me, and all of those that pass by its grace and grandeur. This tree, it feels our pains and celebrates our victories. She is a living, breathing road map of where we have been and will tell the tale of where we will go.
In the meantime, this very tree will continue to help our environment by absorbing the CO2 in the air, releasing clean oxygen, fighting against water pollution, protecting our skin from the powerful rays of the sun, and holding in its canopy, a wealth of wildlife, like squirrels, opossums, bugs, birds and the very special and much-needed, bees. I must add how this very tree is a wonderful source of outdoor play for my shanah maideleh’s (sweet girls) as we traipse about in her home, the woods.
This tree, may she continue to give me a big sigh of relief. When I look at her or think of her, I feel a little better about everything.
Zie gezunt! Be healthy, be well!
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Beautiful post and wonderful usage of an Yiddish proverb. I enjoyed reading it!
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Ty! I love this tree so, and I needed to share. Zie gezunt! 😘
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Du oykhat (you too)!
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I love trees too and I love to be outdoors and admiring everything the woods have to offer during my hikes. Sometimes I go alone and sometimes I take my boys with me so that they, too can enjoy mother nature. Stopping over from #mg linky.
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Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad my tree helped me find you. The outdoors does us all good in many ways. #mg 😘
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Fab post #marvmondays
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Ty lovely! 😘
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In my childhood home I would climb our huge tree in our front garden, I would sit up there for so long just imagining and talking to myself. Trees are amazing and I am never more at peace than when I am surrounded by trees. Beautiful post Lisa xx #mg
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Thanks, Mac! I watch my girls climbing trees all the time and it brings back such wonderful memories, new perspectives (in altitude) and freedom. All so very good! xoxo #mg
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I cannot understand why anyone would want to hurt a tree by carving into it. I live in the middle of forest and the trees are all very special. #dreamteam
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I’m with you El. I think it’s very, monkey see, monkey do on this one. Shame. She’s a beaut!
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What a beautiful tree, more so if people would stop carving her!
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Exactly.
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What a fabulous tree! I love the photo and your words with it. #PointShoot xx
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Thank you so much, Hayley. This tree gets me every time! I had to share. xo #PointShoot
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Great post, I always find trees so magical x
#Mg
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I agree Alana, and this one gets me every time! xo Thanks for commenting #mg
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that is a beautiful tree, it looks like it has so many stories to tell! #bigpinklink
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Oh I couldn’t agree with you more! If this tree could talk! OMG! #bigpinklink xo
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I can understand why you find it so special. it has an atmosphere to it, carvings or not. I hope it doesn’t mind the writing, but maybe it doesn’t, because it grows and flourishes anyway. Beautiful. #PointShoot
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thanks so much for your comments. I think it must be okay with the carvings, and I think it knows so very many interesting stories. If trees could talk! #pointshoot xo
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Ahhh, lovely tree. I always wanted a tree-house as a kid! #FridayFrolics
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They are pretty cool, aren’t they? The one’s I see now look like tiny houses, fully equipped! You should have one now! It’s never too late! #FridayFrolics
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It is a beautiful tree. Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
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Thanks, Claire! She’s a beauty alright! #FridayFrolics
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What an amazing tree & the b&w filter adds more mystery. I’d like to sit there and practice quietening my thoughts – looks like the perfect place! Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸
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Thank you! I love #pointshoot and I am thrilled to be included xoxo
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You know that I too am a lover of the trees and I was pleased to know that you are a fellow Lorax. There is something so ethereal about knowing that they have stood still in that spot for so many years, and seen so much life develop and fade in cycles around them. Gorgeous post lovely. Thanks for sharing with #DreamTeam x
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We should create a Lorax club! We own both versions of the movie so I can create mini Lorax’s too! Been a tree hugger since I was a wee one! M’wah! #DreamTeam xo
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I think we would all be a bit more peaceful (and peace-filled) if we spent more time in nature. I find it centers me to go outside and just breath. Lovely post, as always.
Thanks so much for sharing with us on #FridayFrivolity.
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I know I always feel better, especially after a long week, bound to the laptop! Thanks, Audrey! #FridayFrivolity xoxo
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Lovely tree! It’s making me think of the Learning Tree, which were books I loved as a kid. About a wise tree who taught lessons to a pair of sibings. Thanks so much for joining us for #FridayFrolics
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What a lovely analogy! Love joining up each week at #FridayFrolics ❤ ❤ ❤
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I love nature and this tree looks gorgeous! I too believe that trees help ground us and give us energy. Beautiful! #FabFridayPost
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I am so with you Becky. I hope the weather holds so that I can spend some time with this tree and my dog tomorrow! I am the Lorax! #FabFridayPost xoxo
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