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tree-hug on february 28

2/28/2021

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This morning we hiked to an area we haven't been since the fall
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I couldn't resist getting close to this exquisite healing-green moss.  It was soft and warm feeling.
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A big-eyed ice-being didn't seem as happy about the warm part.
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Magical water-droplets hung from young moss-shoots that spread up the side of the trunk.
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A regal ice-man stoically pondered the coming change of season.
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My handsome tree-friend posed confidently in his magnificent moss-jacket.  Message:  Wear your life proudly.  Trust the love and warmth of your true heart.  Drink in the light and grow.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 26

2/27/2021

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An evergreen tree felt right for this rainy morning-hug. 
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It was interesting to learn that the eastern red cedar actually belongs to the juniper species.
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The bark had a warm cloth-like feeling.  Its peeling fibrous threads created a rich bark-tapestry of colors and texture.
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A rippled tree-face appeared through the  grid of bark-lines.
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I was cheered by a friendly branch-being that peeked out to see who had stopped by to visit.  Message:  Each day, any weather, has its own special beauty and charm.  Take the time to be present with it and discover.   Life is good.  Peace
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tree- hug on February 26

2/26/2021

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The snow was frozen hard this morning.  It was fun walking without sinking down. 
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I was drawn to the  interesting branch formation of this tree.  
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It's amazing how the bark adapts to direction changes and new branch-growth.
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There was a deeply comforting feeling to this tree high up on the hill-top.
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Nearby a cute little wood-being popped out with a cheerful wave hello.
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His swirling wood-world evidence of the deeper layers of tree-adaptation.  Message:  Be like a tree.  Follow the light in your own unique way.  Find your strength flowing with life's changes.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 25

2/25/2021

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What a beautiful morning to hug a tree.  We set off in a new direction which ended up not being so new after all. 
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Two lovely tree-sisters danced together in the breeze.
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Their above-ground roots told a story of family survival.
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Snow-woven through the long winter 
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A secret  hide-away for small woodland-creatures.
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While next-door a light-spirit got my attention rustling through the faded-leaf dancers.  Message: Be part of the circle of life.  See the new in the old and the old in the new.  Dance with the light.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 24

2/24/2021

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Today was much warmer than it's been for a while.  Time for a change in gear.
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My old tree-friend was still deep in the snow.
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And a  bearded snow-man looked a little grouchy.
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But my heart warmed seeing fine sprouts of new-growth popping out of the tree-moss.  A sure sign of spring coming.
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A cool snow-heart sculpted by nature sent its love.
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And as he posed, my tree-friend showed me his lovely centered heart.  Message:  Watch for the signs around you.  Be warmed by the simple messages of love.  Know when it's time to lighten up.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 23

2/23/2021

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The woods were transformed again by yesterday's snowfall.  Because we are nearing the end of winter I found myself stepping into the snow with greater attention.
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The gray-birch bark wore its many whimsical snow-pufflets proudly.
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A long-haired bark-maiden appeared.
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While a crowned snow-snail made his way slowly across a field of lichen-green.
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Nearby a winter-archway showed promise for spring-dawning light.  Message:  Take your time.  Joy is present in every moment.  Ever evolving in infinite nows.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 22

2/22/2021

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Every once in a while I have a two tree-hug day.  Today was one of those days. My first hug was a warm-barked elbow-tree next to a burbling stream.  I love this section of the trail, but something didn't feel right so I made the difficult decision to move on.
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A  lovely survivor-tree awaited me further down the trail.  
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As I climbed up the deep-snow slope I was greeted by an ancient bearded rock-man with a toad on his hat.   The toad a symbol of transformation.
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The slot-wound on the larger trunk appeared to have happened long ago in this tree's life.
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Sturdy tree-toes gripped the rocky earth.
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Making perfect tree-hideaways for squirrel and chipmunk stashes.  Or homes for an illusive faerie or two.  Message:  Give yourself permission to go with the flow.  Trust your inner knowing.  Unexpected magic and healing awaits.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 21

2/21/2021

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A glorious not-a-cloud-in the sky morning for this giant of a tree-hug.
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A happy and diverse tree-family gathered high above me.
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A handsome muscle-armed trunk-man enjoyed his tree-power workout.
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While a charming snow-smiled tree-lady and her more restrained partner had me smiling.
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Despite the snow and cold the tree-people know spring is just around the corner. Message:  Stay strong.  The sun is returning.  Smile gently and breathe the light.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 20

2/20/2021

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A beautiful  blue-sky morning with fluffy new-snow to trek through.  We went to an area we haven't visited in months.  
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Overnight the eastern white pine needle-clusters were magically adorned with hundreds of snow-cotton balls.  
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The vibration of an airplane overhead caused the snow-balls to lightly shower down frozen-sparkles all around me.  I can't believe I got this picture!
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It wasn't hard to fall in love with these full-of-personality pine needle snow-beings.
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A straight-as-an-arrow tree-arm pointed the way beyond.
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While Stanley found a tree-friend to admire in the nearby snow-laden hemlock woods.  Message:  Find your unique direction through the vastness.  Appreciate the magical gifts as they come to you.   Know love is all around you.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 19

2/19/2021

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We tramped through the woods with snowshoes this morning for another snowy tree-hug.  
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A most amazing tree-survivor.
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Miraculous, adaptive and gracefully flowing tree-energy seeking light.
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While steady and secure on her trunk-feet.
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The snow-cheering squad in the bark-stadium kept things lively.
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And a little bark-being in a fluffy snow-costume balanced a tall snow-hat on his head. .  Message:  What you put your focus on is where your energy goes.  Choose light, choose balance.   Remember to cheer yourself on.  Peace
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Tree-hug on February 18

2/18/2021

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A giant woody-plant hug in the snow.
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Such beautifully balanced energy
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A rustic tree-igloo entrance in a magical winter-wonderland.
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An ornately bark-tattooed tree-being kept watch.
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Amazing bark-displays of one-of-a-kind tree-art
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And powerful tree-healing gifts.  Message:  Our tree-friends offer us many lessons in balance, beauty and healing.  Marvel at what is hiding in plain sight.  There is no better time than now.  Peace
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tree-hug on February 17

2/17/2021

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It was colder today, so the walk through the woods was a bit easier.  The snow was crunchy hard.
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This multi-trunked giant offered many hug-options.
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It was a happy feeling tree-family with young and old members united at the base.
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A snow-friendly tree-greeter shouted out a hello.
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While the afternoon-sun peeked through the trunks.  A cool reminder of winter-light.  
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Nearby a highly sensitive branch (on a nearly horizontal long-leaning tree) miraculously found its way to the light.  Message: Hug while you can.  Find strength in what unites.  No matter the circumstance look to the light.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 16

2/16/2021

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A difficult walk in the woods today.  Warmer temperatures and rain saturated the snow, turning it into deep slush. Beneath the slush in places were surprise puddles or hidden streams.  I must admit, I wasn't enjoying it.  The tree-hug, on the other hand, was lovely.
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A reflective icy glaze glistened on the smooth bark.
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Rivulets of melting ice flowed down bark-crevices and under thin leathery ice-crusts.
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A different kind of shine than summer rain-shine.
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Fantastical frozen-glimpses of wintering-lichen and bark color-magic.
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And on a nearby tree-neighbor, there was a remarkable ice glazed bark-painting of a red-man listening to his pet rooster.  Message:  Sometimes the walk is hard going.  Persevere.  Spend time in reflection.  the magic is there.  Peace
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tree-hug on february  15

2/15/2021

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On yesterday's walk I was drawn to the very distinctive bark of this tall-one.  My guess is it's a black locust.
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Long deep furrows towered on one side. 
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While imposing chunky ridges intersected randomly on another.
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 The bark was warm, soft and corky feeling.
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Its relationship with the snow was rather simple.
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I was happy to see a special bark-angel made her home there.  Message:  So much is possible in nature.  We just need to open our eyes to see it.  Find your warmth.  Angels are everywhere.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 14

2/14/2021

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It was warmer this morning, 20 degrees, and I was drawn to the golden warmth of these over-wintering beech leaves.
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A beautiful tree-maiden was proud of her special place in the woods.
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The energy danced and sang out crisply through the leaf-family gathering.
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The branch-manager was apparently in awe, too.
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And these delightful leaf-lovebirds were the stars of the show.  Message:  I hope you had a Happy Valentines Day!  Peace
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Tree-hug on February 13

2/13/2021

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Another very cold morning tree-hug.  
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I was greeted with a sparkly branch-wave from a friendly tree-lady.  She must have noticed how far I tramped through the high snow to come say hello
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And how precious, a tired Big Bird snow-being found a safe place to rest on an understanding tree-mom. 
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A rolling wintery tree-view.  One with the wood-land.  Message:  Meet the challenges of life with a positive spirit.  Accept the gifts of rest along the way.  You are always welcome in the world of light.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 12

2/12/2021

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A very cold morning walk and tree-hug today.  It was around 10 degrees!  I was grateful for the layers of warm and protective gear I was wearing.
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An interesting story unfolded with a tree-youngster growing in a way that required its tree-elder to adapt and make room.  
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I thought about how much we don't know about the tree-world.
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Such as how vast stores of tree-intelligence are passed on through countless generations.  
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Then there was a sweet moon-faced bark-being that smiled so gently at me.  Message:  Step into the world of nature with gratitude and awe.  Open your heart to the wisdom and generosity of the tree-realm.  Be touched by their pure love.  Peace
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Tree-hug on February 11

2/11/2021

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This is the snowiest winter we've had in a long time.  I'm grateful I have the opportunity to experience it with all my new tree-friends (and FB-friends too!)  
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Amidst the trunks a snowy tree-room with a view.
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A snuggled down tree-bear napped with his snow-cap and blanket.
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Deep winter-snow worn well.  
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While close tree-friends dressed in their finest snow-accessories keep the winter-conversation going.  Message:  Breathe deeply your now.  Feel the fullness in life's simplest moments.   Embrace the heart of friendship.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 10

2/10/2021

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 A three mile hike today through the snow to visit an old tree-friend.
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A most expressive tree-being.
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His unique tree-features tell a story of birds and bugs and invisible organisms.   Of tree-adaptation and healing over many, many decades.
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While a mighty snow-crusted tree-god bestowed his warm-hearted blessings on this cold winter morning.  Message:  Stand in your wholeness, no matter the scars of life's journey.  You have earned your unique place in the world.  Be blessed.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 9

2/9/2021

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Another  snowy tree-hug this morning.
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Deeply textured bark as far as I could see.  
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Great tree-dinosaurs frolicked in their tree-top snow-land.
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A elderly trunk-being bent over with age.  While a future great-one stood tall nearby.  
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Much unseen work being done as ancient tree-wisdom is passed from old to young. Message: Be grateful for the wisdom that comes your way.  Honor those that came before you.  Love, nurture and celebrate those that are next in line.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 8

2/8/2021

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Walking through the woods is getting a little easier.  I found this curvy wild-cherry beauty off the trail.
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She wore her form-fitting puffer snow-jacket well.
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A solitary snow-thumb glowed resplendently in the winter-sun.
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This tree is identified by it burnt potato-chip bark.  Extracts from the bark are used in cough medicine.  Anyone remember Smith Brothers Wild Cherry Cough Drops?  Made in Poughkeepsie!
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There was a bit of drama down below.  A small snow-creature munching on some lichen was unaware that a much larger snow-creature was getting ready to munch on him.   Message:  Be adventurous.  Step off the well-worn path.  Have some fun. Laughter is healing.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 7

2/7/2021

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A warm-bark tree-hug this morning while a gentle snow fell.
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I was drawn to a lovely tree-maiden with raised arms welcoming the crystal-gifts from the heavens.
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A rugged bark-mountain range waited patiently for its snow-caps to arrive.
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An elegantly dressed tree-lady hurried off to take her pet tree-dragon for a walk.
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Snow-salad was being served at the stylish mushroom-cafe.
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And just as I spotted the tree-hunter high above me gunshots rang out from a distant gun club.  True story.  Message:  We are in magical winter-times.  Embrace what you can only experience this time of the year.  Dress warmly and step out to receive your precious gifts from nature.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 6

2/6/2021

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A snow-queen sitting on her royal trunk-throne beckoned me over for this morning's tree-hug.
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The warmly glowing sun was invited, too.   A precarious request for a snow-being.
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Overhead a tree-princess danced gracefully on a snow-cloud.
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At last a blue-sky day in the woodland.  Message:  May your inner light prevail.  Face the challenges in your day with confidence and grace.  Keep dancing with the sky.  Peace
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tree-hug on february 5

2/5/2021

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This morning's walk led me to this leaning tree where the first branch became an upward trunk.
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On board was a  grinch-wood-being who complained about the snow.
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While a mossy bark-kitty kept watch for any moving-thing.
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And for the weathered bark-owl it was just another day.  Message:  Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn.  Choose your reaction wisely.  As best you can keep the peace.  Harmony
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tree-hug on february 4

2/4/2021

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On today's snow-hike one of my favorite trees showed off her elegant winter-gowns.
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The bright snowy-light made the contrasting bark-textures even more vivid.  And intriguing.,
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A 'Great Seal' bark-eye peered out over a perfectly snow-drifted V-shape.
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While a shape-shifting bark-being revealed her varied tree-viewpoints.
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A tiny bark-cupholder awaited a friendly fairy-visitor.
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And a wise and handsome trunk-being expressed his gratitude to for the deep snow's assurance of plentiful spring-waters.  Message:  Open your eyes to the beauty and wisdom of nature.  Appreciate its infinite gifts.  Feel her welcome, home.  Peace
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