Tag Archives: trees

After the storm

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Kathy

Storms sweep around, between and through us all the time. Nature sometimes delivers with a vengeance, doesn’t she? Viruses, bacteria, parasites, cancer, heart attacks, tornados, fires, hurricanes. Storms sweep through our lives, often arriving unexpectedly, tearing up trees, homes, emotions. … Continue reading →

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Breathing with trees

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Kathy

Yesterday I sat with my back against an ash tree.  Its top branches waved in the wind about 85 feet above my head.  Barry had pointed out the ash earlier as we peered at it from the kitchen window. “Look … Continue reading →

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Bare bones in sky: how the woods celebrate Halloween.

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Kathy

A few short weeks ago (last week?  the week before?) the woods vibrated with rich colors of orange, red, yellow.  Bright vivid leaves surrounded, encompassed, danced on autumn breezes. A few short weeks ago the beauty of blazing intensity took … Continue reading →

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Ditto what the Lorax said.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kathy

Does everyone remember what the Lorax proclaimed in the famous Dr. Seuss book? Sure, you remember. He solemnly said, “I am the Lorax,  I speak for the trees.” This blog is ditto what the Lorax said so mightily. Today I … Continue reading →

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Needles of fiery-orange

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kathy

I didn’t want to deceive you. First, you must look at the first two photographs.  They show what much of the Upper Peninsula woods looks like now. Most of the autumn leaves have fallen.  The long swaths of brilliant color … Continue reading →

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Dear Baby Bear,

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Kathy

Dear Baby Bear, Why did you climb our little itty bitty maple tree?  Why did you fall to the earth, amazed that you couldn’t stay aloft forever? How could you accidentally break these branches without us knowing? Did your mama … Continue reading →

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At what moment do buds turn into leaves?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Kathy

Hello again, dear reader!  (Tonight I feel like blogging.  Smile…  I hope you feel like reading.) This week I’ve been surprised to discover that Spring hath arrived–almost unnoticed.  How could this be?  In the last couple of years I have … Continue reading →

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From lizards to cardinals to us (havin’ fun Georgia-style)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Kathy
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Please avert your eyes if you do not have a strong constitution.

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kathy

  I mean a strong constitution for snow in the middle of April.  If you’re totally in love with spring–and averse to any interruption to the blooming of daffodils–please quickly dash to another blog.  There are no daffodils hiding in … Continue reading →

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Meet Dawn–who teaches us the difference between a Troll and a Yooper

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Kathy

Dear Readers,    It is time to meet another friend/blog reader/commenter!  This time it’s Dawn King from down below the Mackinac Bridge.  That makes her a troll.  (I was born a troll, but am now a Yooper. Barely.  The locals aren’t … Continue reading →

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