Such beautiful moving words. My home goddess was a pepper tree, with one long low sloping branch that held our hammock. When they turned the last two blocks of 40th Street into interstate 15 in East San Diego, all 4 of the pepper trees on our two blocks were sacrificed. They live in my memory & a few photos.
I grew up with a giant oak tree, too, with a very long swing, shading a see saw that went around in a circle as well as up and down. Unlike the hawthorne tree not far away, the oak was too tall to catch and trap our badminton birdies.
How wonderful to read about the oak of your childhood and adolescence, and that this piece is from "a section of an upcoming book." Can't wait. And this is beautiful, David, as I know the entire book will be.
David…these words that you wrote express it all. Your connection and depth of love of the Goddess is equal to my own. Our common attraction to the Mother is what made us fast friends and friends for life ♥️
David, I was transported back to our magical time on Cleveland Terrace by your tender, loving tribute. Sent it to my sibs. Know they will appreciate it too. Thank you. Xx Laura
This is so special and beautifully written. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Sheryl.
Thank you, Sheryl.
Such beautiful moving words. My home goddess was a pepper tree, with one long low sloping branch that held our hammock. When they turned the last two blocks of 40th Street into interstate 15 in East San Diego, all 4 of the pepper trees on our two blocks were sacrificed. They live in my memory & a few photos.
Thanks, Jennifer.
I grew up with a giant oak tree, too, with a very long swing, shading a see saw that went around in a circle as well as up and down. Unlike the hawthorne tree not far away, the oak was too tall to catch and trap our badminton birdies.
Thanks, Nancy!
How wonderful to read about the oak of your childhood and adolescence, and that this piece is from "a section of an upcoming book." Can't wait. And this is beautiful, David, as I know the entire book will be.
Thanks, Judy. I think of you often.
Beautiful.
(I’m so sad your oak is gone)
Thank you Lynn.
Very nice David. Looking forward to the book.
Thanks, JIm. Always good to hear from. Some friends and I may be coming to bird at Famosa soon.
David…these words that you wrote express it all. Your connection and depth of love of the Goddess is equal to my own. Our common attraction to the Mother is what made us fast friends and friends for life ♥️
Thanks, so much Andrea.
I really love and appreciate your posts, David. Please keep them coming.
Harold Nevin,
Coronado
Thank you, Harold.
David, I was transported back to our magical time on Cleveland Terrace by your tender, loving tribute. Sent it to my sibs. Know they will appreciate it too. Thank you. Xx Laura
Thank you, Laura. And thanks for sharing with your subs. I hope you are all well.
Fantastic. Brought me to tears, very moving story and message of connection. thank you
Thanks, Cathy. You made my day.