TREE (the 2nd and best part)

"And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." ~ William Shakespeare

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The dictionary states that

"A memorial is an object which serves as a focus for memory of something, usually a person (who has died) or an event."

 Well - how morbid sounding is that? Yikes! I think I prefer this definition

 - "an object served as a memory of something."

Going to add - (of something) remembered with wonder, appreciation, devotion, respect, comfort, and love.  

 I believe this is what our dear friend and artist PN intended in his creation of this amazing watercolor which was gifted to us as a thank you for participating in the arboreal "closing ceremonies."

While the favored tree is no longer in PN's view - his  artistic rendition is in ours. Placed on a humble yet visible wall, we enjoy the view - daily!  With our love and appreciation, C and J

TREE (part 1)

"If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees."

                                        ~ Hal Borland

(today's trees from the back deck - click on pic to enlarge.)

Bringing a tree motif/design indoors makes the life journey even more of an adventure!

I have always been surrounded by trees. Living in a location/climate that doesn't present trees highlighted by the four seasons is not a place I could ever choose to live. Trees with soft, sweet blooming in the spring to summer, in colorful foliage of autumn, or barren limbed and coated in ice/snow throughout the winter present the yearly journey we all must take. We would have no direction minus the visible seasons through the trees.  ~ cvw159

Freshly baked bread ; )

When the temps hit the teens  - there is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup and

When life gives you lemons -

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade - so the saying goes. OR - in this case - when mother nature tumbled a mighty tree in the path of dear friends -

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we made FIREWOOD - thanks to ...

ROY

 the amazing wood splitter and two outstanding days outdoors with dear friends, devoted teamwork, and glorious fresh air and sunshine!

Swings and vintage linen

Can my passion for 40s tableclothes be this deep rooted??? LOL

Mother and son (a mere 42/62 years later)

St. Lucia - a day late!

We skipped on the saffron buns (Lucy cakes) but had white fish, boiled potatoes and baby peas for dinner. That was Swedish enough - right? : )

Pine Cone Santa - a memory of Tinsley

Certain trinkets of Christmas bring back memories of dear friends who departed way before their time. My best friend Tinsley gave me this Santa (which was crafter dby her dear friend Maria) the year of Tinsley's last Christmas. I miss you every day, my friend.