I recently returned home from Vermont, where I spent time with some people who have become very dear to me. A couple of years ago, a friend reached out to me to be a part of something she was putting together. The truth is that I didn't have many details, but I had what was most important; Trust that if this particular friend was going to put her efforts towards something that it was worth paying attention to. I accepted the invitation, and what has happened over two years through this group of people has been so sacred I hardly have words, and quite frankly, I feel protective of it in many ways.
Amazing...I am preparing a series of sermons and one of the topics I am considering is trees. 20 years ago I stumbled on an article discussing the shared root systems of trees and the need for diversity in our forests. I also have the book which you mentioned. We live on 300 acres of trees and harvest maple syrup every spring. The soil, rocks, climate etc all contribute to the unique taste of maple syrup from different locations.
Your post added to my thoughts today. Thank you. Judy Hewitt Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Beautiful reflections here Julie. Thanks for sharing them. When you talked about going outside and listening to “reset,” it reminded me of Kim Haines-Eitzen’s new book, Sonorous Desert. It’s all about the spirituality of unique soundscapes. https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691232898/sonorous-desert
Beautiful article, thank you. I loved the quote from The Hidden Life of Trees and the ending reflections: "One day I would have told you it was because I was strong, and today I'm telling you it is because we are." Very powerful.
Amazing...I am preparing a series of sermons and one of the topics I am considering is trees. 20 years ago I stumbled on an article discussing the shared root systems of trees and the need for diversity in our forests. I also have the book which you mentioned. We live on 300 acres of trees and harvest maple syrup every spring. The soil, rocks, climate etc all contribute to the unique taste of maple syrup from different locations.
Your post added to my thoughts today. Thank you. Judy Hewitt Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Beautiful reflections here Julie. Thanks for sharing them. When you talked about going outside and listening to “reset,” it reminded me of Kim Haines-Eitzen’s new book, Sonorous Desert. It’s all about the spirituality of unique soundscapes. https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691232898/sonorous-desert
Beautiful article, thank you. I loved the quote from The Hidden Life of Trees and the ending reflections: "One day I would have told you it was because I was strong, and today I'm telling you it is because we are." Very powerful.
My son took this photo with his drone a few years ago. We do not own all this property but that is our sugar shack....
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