Listen to the song of the trees as the wind plays upon their branches. Trees are marvelous! They grow so effortlessly, independent of any gardener. Wherever their roots start, that’s where they grow and live out their entire lives. They reach up for the sun, and down for the water. They bloom in the spring without being told, and sleep through the winter without being scolded. They survive harsh conditions for decades, some centuries. When they die, they simply dissolve into the earth to feed those that continue to grow – so in a way, they live on through others. Listen to the song of the trees…

(Doug)