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I take pictures of trees. I greet trees, I admire trees. Now I am reading a book about trees. When I picked it up I didn't think it would be some great novel. I picked it up on instinct--it was staring at me, so I brought it home. What I've learned so far...I love trees even more than I originally thought. And, I'm only a quarter of the way through the book. Why they fascinate me? I only know that it's feeling I get when I'm around them. But I do think this quote by Gloria Steinem sums it pretty nice and concise--"Read Jean Shinoda Bolen's
Like a Tree, and you will never again see one without knowing it has a novel inside, it's supporting your life, and it's more spiritual than any church, temple or mosque.
Like a Tree is the rare book that not only informs, but offers a larger consciousness of life itself."
The trees are calling me, I want to visit some of the oldest and tallest trees on the planet--just to say hi and of course to take their picture.
If you know of any great tree books, please share. Have you read The Giving Tree? That's another great.
When you are in Florida, you should visit Selby Gardens in Sarasota. There is an ancient Banyan tree there that will take your breath away.
ReplyDeleteAnd in Gainesville, at Kanapaha gardens, there is a Ginkho tree that is spectacular when the leaves are almost ready to fall....bright yellow and magnificent.
Thanks Shirley, I love Banyan trees though, I don't think I have ever seen one in real life. I like the idea of traveling from tree to tree (you gave me that idea)
ReplyDeletedo you know if the kapock tree is still in St. Pete?
ReplyDeleteThe Kapok Tree restaurant is gone. The tree, which used to be in the center of the building, must be gone also.
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