The trees sure have been changing colors rapidly the past week or so.
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The best of autumn
Early October color
Perseverance
“An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear.”
– Matshona Dhliwayo
Last of the summer shadows?
The local public schools started this week and the sun is setting earlier and earlier each day. I think I’m starting to mourn the end of summer.
Memories of a lost tree
Back in June, a severe storm knocked down many trees in Madison. Watching the sun go down In Tenney Park the other night, I was reminded that I still miss a casualty of that storm — the tree that arched over the water in this very spot, which made for some nice photo opportunities. Previously:
Back in the land of pines and lakes
I spent last week on a camping vacation in northern Wisconsin. Wish I could’ve brought some of the fresh, pine scented air back home with me.
View more →Listen to your elders
I visited one of my favorite trees the other day. This majestic white willow at Cherokee Marsh has to be at least 150 years old. Older living things have much wisdom. Are we smart enough to “listen” to what they’re telling us?
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Maple renewal
Trees are coming to life again — feels like a long time coming this year.