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| Favorite tree in Cornwall Park |
I walked by this tree many times a month, and I've seen it go from leafless to fully covered within a few weeks. It is a maple, with gorgeous colors in the fall, and delicate spiked leaves that never fail to look impressive when I walk by. Today I noticed that it's finally finished adding more leaves, at least that what it looks like. One day all those leaves will turn into bright colors and then fall off.
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| November 2023 |
I recently discovered that the search feature on my laptop can search for this particular tree (or any other scene I capture regularly) by looking for ones taken in Cornwall Park. I have been enchanted with the colors of the myriad flora I visit almost daily. Since I still haven't felt quite ready to join the Senior Trailblazers on walks yet, I spend more of my walks solo. I always look with pleasure at the writeups about the walks, and sometimes I wish I had joined them. But the truth is, I've done all of them so many times that I don't actually have the same feeling of excitement when I think about joining them. I'm still getting some exercise, not at the level of earlier days, but I'm not sure I can do much more than the four or five miles I cover by myself. My damaged right hip and right leg remind me that I should be grateful for all I've been able to do up to now. I'm not feeling any need to hurry myself back into backcountry trails.
We have been very fortunate with the weather, too. Although it looks like we have some precipitation expected mid-week, it's not much these days and just helps to keep our world looking green and lush, with flowers still burstiI'ng out everywhere.
And I am truly enjoying the life I share with my dear sweet guy, who is hanging in there with his chemo treatments and continuing to keep up his own routine. Nothing feels like it's missing from my daily life, so I'm happy to keep on keepin' on for as long as I can. Hope you're doing the same, dear friends.
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The maple tree right outside my front window is much like your tree. It is so fully leafed out now that we can no longer see the birds in it until they fly out to the nearby feeder. Ornamental maples are such wonderful trees, with year round interest.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I am doing my best to keep on keeping on.
Pretty tree! You sound content to just keep on keeping on. Good to hear that your Smart Guy is doing okay with chemo.
ReplyDeleteLive each day as it comes Djan. The beauty of nature is so uplifting at times.
ReplyDeleteLove 'your' tree. I am watching a potted Japanese Maple on our veranda. It is protected a little but is finally beginning to change colour.
ReplyDeleteI love reading that you and Smart Guy continue to keep on keeping on. Hugs.
We are doing the same here, as much as possible. Enjoy what is rather than pine for what was. Have a great day, Jan.
ReplyDeleteGigi Hawaii — sorry to hear about the chemo treatments. But I am glad you personally are doing well.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have to face reality. I have ileo tibia syndrome. By rigorous stretching I can keep it bearable.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to me how quickly everything greens up in spring. We were just speculating that our tulips would soon be done, even though it seems that they just got here.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the 'greening up' of all the trees in the backyard makes it look so lovely... after being bare all winter. And I think your 5 mile walks are still great. Most of us don't get that much walking in. We had some nice weather (in the 70's) last week. We're pushing the 90-100 F now. Hope it doesn't stay long. We expect it in July and August... but May?
ReplyDeleteHi DJan, I normally keep my comments to your Sunday blog but the photos of this tree were so striking I had to comment. I walked 2 miles today and my feet are killing me, I do not know how you do it. But always nice to read your words, and your partner is in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteYour reflection on the tree’s changing seasons is a beautiful reminder of nature’s steady rhythms and the grace in patience. It’s inspiring to see you embracing each day with such calm strength. I just shared a new travel post. I am excited for you to read it. Thank you. Happy weekend.
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