tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post4180005247574766997..comments2023-10-20T08:28:27.175-07:00Comments on Writerquake: of men and moose and pine trees*Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-65152954667487768042011-02-02T20:19:38.356-08:002011-02-02T20:19:38.356-08:00the watercats~ There are times when your writing i...the watercats~ There are times when your writing is simply transcendent. The comment you left about your pine tree is a perfect example. Brought a tear.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-16519291540235554352011-02-02T03:26:11.318-08:002011-02-02T03:26:11.318-08:00Some synchronicity is the fact that that painting ...Some synchronicity is the fact that that painting is almost an exact image of a lightning struck pine tree in our paddock. We love the tree and it is a huge part of our bond with this place. Every morning the crows gather on it making stark sillouhettes and I have taken countless photos of it against various skies... love this post, it's beautiful the fact that those trees have been growing away un-touched and un-noticed. There is something truly awe- inspiring about being in the presence of ancient trees.Batteson.Indhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10846214578565824955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-293934040720028472011-01-31T00:53:33.049-08:002011-01-31T00:53:33.049-08:00Stickup Artist~ What a story about the lizard(s)! ...Stickup Artist~ What a story about the lizard(s)! I hope someone who knew what they were doing too charge of the one found in your neighborhood. <br />I live with three giant sequoias in the backyard. It is an honor.<br /><br />Erin~ Sounds like the post was sort of made to order for you. The forests around our town are so special. When I have been back in Nevada for visits I always feel so exposed while there! <br />David Hayward has an etsy shop if you want to see his work (click on the link to his blog). His generous spirit shows on Freebie Fridays at his blog.<br />Moose are scare in my life, but I love Thoreau too. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-45644080971939521562011-01-31T00:47:27.229-08:002011-01-31T00:47:27.229-08:00*******Mythopolis, izzy, susan, kj, Looking to the...*******Mythopolis, izzy, susan, kj, Looking to the Stars, and Darlene******** I actually <em>did</em> write replies to each of you on Saturday night, but obviously something went awry....<br /><br />Mythopolis~ I have never seen a Beech tree, although we have two Birch trees and one Aspen. I wonder if they are similar? I'm sad to read about the Doug firs in the Smokies. It's horrible news and I hope that beetle doesn't arrive here. We already have a pine beetle killing off whole forests. Indeed, every day should be hug-a-tree-day!<br /><br />izzy~ In my reply that didn't publish I mentioned that I wish I could introduce you to some of the trees around our yard: three giant Sequoias, one blue spruce, and one Sugar Pine! The sugar pine is going to be taller than the Sequoias one of these days, I guess. Wow. <br /><br />susan~ In my reply to you that didn't publish I mentioned that I purchased one painting from David Hayward: a crow. "Elegant" is a good description of this painting.<br /><br />kj~ I am so glad that you fully appreciated David Hayward's artwork. <br />Thank you so much for your comment about my blog. :)<br /><br />Looking to the Stars~ I love the quote too. Now there is a person from the past that I wish I could timetravel to meet!<br /><br />Darlene~ That was news to me! It is quite a science. I shudder to think of being the official that must climb the tree to validate their findings!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-68962195624391943872011-01-30T15:29:56.673-08:002011-01-30T15:29:56.673-08:00What a gift the Naked Pastor has given with his fr...What a gift the Naked Pastor has given with his free download of this marvelous picture. I live among many men, pine trees, and the occassional moose, so I was tickled by the title of your post, and even more tickled after I read it. I didn't grow up around pine trees, but I have always loved them and feel so blessed to be surrounded by them now. When I visit family and friends in So. California and Arizona, I feel tree-deprived after a short period of time. To me, coming home now means reuniting with pine trees. Your post has caused me to reflect on what a miracle that is! Oh, and I'm a big Thoreau fan, so I love the quote.Erin Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428693832930474044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-6999650993496292612011-01-30T09:24:11.689-08:002011-01-30T09:24:11.689-08:00Funny you should mention it. I went to a blog the ...Funny you should mention it. I went to a blog the other day to look at a photo of a "Jesus Christ Lizard" on the same day that a 5 ft. lizard was found in my own neighborhood!<br /><br />Fascinating about the tall tree hunters. I've seen giant sequoias so can imagine what their ponderosa pine must look like in all its towering majesty.Stickup Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028394186285973772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-69594144211443671022011-01-29T11:52:03.457-08:002011-01-29T11:52:03.457-08:00I found it very interesting to learn how they meas...I found it very interesting to learn how they measure the height of a tall tree. I sure wouldn't want to climb one with a tape measure. ;-)Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-13959966932472268772011-01-28T11:17:17.973-08:002011-01-28T11:17:17.973-08:00Wow, what a great post. Thank you for sharing. Lov...Wow, what a great post. Thank you for sharing. Love the quote from Thoreau :)Looking to the Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211255507065858940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-26755230052191203372011-01-28T07:41:28.323-08:002011-01-28T07:41:28.323-08:00lydia, so tall and yet so fragile, just like ourse...lydia, so tall and yet so fragile, just like ourselves at our proud best and shaky worse. <br /><br />this photo is stunning. i keep looking at it: the striking strength and the bluest blue background. and i think, 'good thing trees know how to bend.' <br /><br />i am loving your blog, lydia. so much natural wisdom<br /><br />♥<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-42818650197609296382011-01-28T05:48:28.041-08:002011-01-28T05:48:28.041-08:00Ah yes, the world still holds magic and mystery fo...Ah yes, the world still holds magic and mystery for us to discover - or not. The painting is elegant and the pine still grows. I'm glad.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-43784055059036801222011-01-28T04:34:37.206-08:002011-01-28T04:34:37.206-08:00Thank you for the quote and this post.Evergreens...Thank you for the quote and this post.Evergreens always speak <br />to my spirit I get cross with the white pine for being a bit messy and fragile on the one hand- yet we had some lovely tree houses in them as youngsters.<br />I am also very fond of others- hemlock for its delicate tips, spruces for their colors- and the scent! so fresh and <br />unique. The little seed cones are beautiful in their variety too.<br />I have to go study sugar pines now!izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379007428464069723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-36977033159924387312011-01-28T03:49:54.811-08:002011-01-28T03:49:54.811-08:00Two thoughts come to mind.
One, causality is a c...Two thoughts come to mind.<br /><br /> One, causality is a concept that helps us think we know what we are doing. We plan our course with such purpose. Yet, fact is, in looking back we find that at places along the way it was synchronicity, chance, and coincidence that stepped in to shape and steer our path.<br /><br />Trees are such treasures. Reckless disregard for their ecosystem can lead to extinction of entire species. The American Chestnut is a good example. Exotic plants from distant places once imported, may bring with them blight-inducing fungi native plants may succumb to. With the pines, they are threatened by the blue-stain fungus carried by an exotic beetle. In the Smokies, the douglas fir are dying out as a result. <br />I like the Beech tree and the Indian lore around it as a place of safety. I love to come across one in the woods. Hug a tree today!mythopolishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164758700393086005noreply@blogger.com