“People don’t remember each tree in a park but all of us benefit from the trees. And in a way, artists are like trees in a park.”
—Yoko Ono
Dear Reader:
There once was a tree. I remember it well…a large oak, in the center of a parking lot, that regularly shaded my car. Unfortunately, the beautiful oak reached the end of its life a few months ago. I remember the day; the entire property looked different without its grand presence.
The tree is once again part of the landscape in the form of a bench. I’ll remember a particular tree every time I pass by or stop to rest on a particular bench.
Michele
Love it, Michele. Makes me think of the large oak tree in our front yard. I’m hoping it lives a good many more years!
What a shame to lose a majestic oak. Carmel is home to some beautiful specimens. I’m glad they honored the tree’s legacy with a bench. That’s delightful.
ty…i love oak trees!
Oh I remember this tree! Such a beauty! So sad when it broke off it’s first big limb, I knew then they had to take it for safety. But the bench is just as kind in its personality as the tree was. ❤️
Yes, a nice way of putting it!