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The forest and me
While I grew up in Seattle, my most important growth was in the woods. The most valuable lessons of my life were learned among the trees surrounding my grandparents’ lake cabin in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The tendrils of my heart are as intertwined with the forest, as the trees, ferns, moss and…
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Who-who-who-who
This pretty new property of ours continues to reveal surprises and secrets. Over Mothers Day weekend, while considering removing a tree fractured in last November’s big storm, my husband thankfully noticed the tall snag had inhabitants. Nested into a rotten cavity in the tree were two fluffy owlets peering down at him with huge solemn…
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A sweet and unexpected gift
Late last week, when Millie and I walked out to let Chris know dinner was nearly ready, I happened to notice blossoms twinkling at the edge of the woods. Curious, I walked closer……. Could it be? Oh….it is! It is a small apple tree, likely planted by a bird, covered in pink buds and blossoms…