tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post7943702397022404075..comments2012-08-29T08:40:29.157-07:00Comments on Simply Inspired: Yard Treeskaren - Simply Inspiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595412619382964568noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post-2711472270557819852011-03-25T14:23:42.485-07:002011-03-25T14:23:42.485-07:00*melinda... i could just climb right into the hamm...*melinda... i could just climb right into the hammock you describe...and...ohhhh...lacey dogwood trees (sigh!)...thank you so much for sharing your beautiful tree stories... and for your oh so dear friendship! xok.aka fellow bud-loverkaren - Simply Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595412619382964568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post-70305920538523066442011-03-25T14:17:35.228-07:002011-03-25T14:17:35.228-07:00I loved this! I am such a tree person. I was imm...I loved this! I am such a tree person. I was immediately drawn back to my childhood home - a small house in the middle of 5 acres of dense woods - which in the springtime were laced with beautiful white dogwoods as far as the eye could see. When we were looking for homes a few years ago in Boston, it was the variegated dogwood tree in the back yard that sealed-the-deal on the house. I placed our hammock directly under the delicate broad branches layered high like a pagoda... and in the summer I like to look up at the blue-blue sky thru the stunning white and green leaves. Thanks for bringing me back there in my mind. xo MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202891876465943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post-79500656238122652862011-03-25T09:27:59.078-07:002011-03-25T09:27:59.078-07:00*baby bird...what a dear post...i loved climbing t...*baby bird...what a dear post...i loved climbing that cherry tree...thanks for sitting with me there, and listening... then and now. xok. aka sister bird.karen - Simply Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595412619382964568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post-46994546738907643162011-03-25T09:09:06.292-07:002011-03-25T09:09:06.292-07:00I have a strong yard tree memory, it is a glorious...I have a strong yard tree memory, it is a glorious cherry tree planted in my Grandparents yard in Ferndale, Michigan only the roots of this tree stretch farther than the soil there.<br /><br />It was in this tree that I learned to ponder my thoughts and dream beyond the boundries of the yard. I also learned the art of spying on others as I sat silently on my perch. I would watch my Grammas hands work her garden flowers, and my Grandpa smooth the forever shine of his beloved retirement Cadillac, and smile with love for them.<br /><br />It was perched percariously that I learned more about loving others as my big sister would climb up often to sit within the arms to share silly thoughts, or hush me to see something her ever creative mind focused on of unique wonderment.<br /><br />I would first learn here about natures fine balance of life and death because within the shadow of this tree my small hands would learn to cradled and treasure the early flights of unsuccessful baby birds. I would built a new nest to protect them, and test the strength of prayer, but moreso it was my big sister's love that would bestow upon me the nickname Baby Bird for my efforts and tears.<br /><br />Oh, the gift of one tree, lessons and loves. Thank you for the walk in my memory with my beloved cherry tree- my dear sweet Sister Bird. Xoxokikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386618528937242550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post-54183062845052164162011-03-24T07:12:45.658-07:002011-03-24T07:12:45.658-07:00*birdie...and i missed you... thank you for your ...*birdie...and i missed you... thank you for your lovely posts. your writing (as always) about the nut tree simply warms my heart - i stand in its sweet shade, and also yours, this fine morning...and i am grateful! with love,xok.karen - Simply Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595412619382964568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273254044244288165.post-74892466989163664242011-03-24T06:50:20.801-07:002011-03-24T06:50:20.801-07:00Karen! I missed you! I'm so happy to read your...Karen! I missed you! I'm so happy to read your posts again :-) it's amazing, every time I visit here with you it feels like I'm home. It's a soul to soul total understanding and I'm so grateful for that! <br />Yard trees are amazing, aren't they? My grandparents used to have a huge absolutely stunning nut tree in their garden (the tree still stands there as my uncle keeps it). I remember how gracious the tree stood there. The smells of the leaves that felt on the ground in the autumn. I remember how it felt to hug it ... thank you for refreshing those sweet and peaceful memories of my childhood.<br />Sending lots of love.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891761282823761830noreply@blogger.com