A quote from my son, when he was 17:
“Trees are anything you want them to be. They are always willing to let you climb on them, and there are always new branches to learn to climb on every tree.”
Across the lane from where I live are very old and tall Eucalyptus trees. They have provided shade, a sound buffer and a wonderful aroma in the air. Today, my neighbor has taken the action to take them down. I’m sure her reasons are valid and I have no issue with that aspect of the process. What disturbs me is knowing that where they once stood is now a big gaping hole. Instead of a habitat for the owls and hawks who made them their home and the squirrels who romped from branch to branch, only the memory now remains. Joni Mitchell’s lyrics come to mind: “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot”.
Here’s documentation of my week-long tree surgeon time.
Donna Sue Loren earns her Honorary Mouseketeer Ears
Mickey Mouse Club – Rodeo Roundup Day – Donna Sue Loren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3YZFSEphG4
Mickey Mouse Club – Hay Ride – Mouseketeers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqyCN0AL1ZU
Mickey Mouse Club Episode One – Annette Funicello
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBdjRxD22gU
Mickey Mouse Club Reunion 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWzOqfCjXHU
Love Me With All Of Your Heart – Engelbert Humperdinck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUoAOvRzOdM
Without Me – Kina Grannis – No one is better without you !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7mAMIcCvAo
Closer – Cyra Morgan – I am not afraid !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-jzxIsC-AY
I can’t forget those memories of you !
I can’t make my heart say goodbye !
I keep wanting you night and day !
I Can’t Make My Heart Say Goodbye – Donna Loren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1urlxruLqfc