The Tree that Inspires Me

The tree. As I pass by on a beautiful, clear sky morning.

I love this tree. I pass it everyday on my walk, sometimes I pass it many times in a day if I am driving by too. It ALWAYS captures my attention. I particularly love the tree when the leaves are off it. I find I am drawn to it on clear, cool nights, with the moon lighting it up. It speaks to me on some level. I'm not sure I can explain why. I see age and wisdom in this tree. I see strength and beauty. I see it embracing anything and everything that comes its way. I see this tree embodying grace.

Just some of my work that has been inspired by this tree...

My hope is that people will leave this tree alone and it will continue to stand strong, towering over our road.

A Garden for My Mom

Today my sister and I planted a garden on a hill in my Mom's backyard. It was an exhausting yet rewarding job. My mom is 80 years old and she wanted a garden on this hill. Mom went and purchased $200 worth of plants, so what are two daughters who aren't working full time to do? They make it happen for her, along with some help from two of my boys.

Before

During...what plants are going where?

Getting there...with a little help from my dog too.

Done! Yeah!

Fini...for now, until Mom gets some mulch.