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Chloe Hope's avatar

I so appreciate being taken along on this trip with you. ‘Epicormic sprouting’ no less, what a thing. It made me think of Blake’s words…”life delights in life”. Thank you, David

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David E. Perry's avatar

What a treat to have you come along. It's a bit of journey, for sure and just obscure enough to make some folks' eyes glaze over almost completely. Thank you for making time to read and look, and for then making a bit more, yet to leave a note in reply. Respect.

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Toni Prehoda Kahler's avatar

Nothing's better than this description of renewal after a devastating fire! I loved this part 2, the whole discovery---loved learning of epicormic sprouting, and seeing your incredible photos of this vibrant new growth.

What a magical trip for you---seeking and finding these majestic survivors; wandering around in their midst; seeing them up close, feeling their growth-energy. This whole story, all the full-of-life details, lifted me up with a feeling of "anything is possible". (Loved how the clouds held back their rain until you were on your way again)

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, Toni. I know it's probably mostly 'magical thinking' when things just seem to fall into place and other things hold off just until you've completed your task. And yet, it always feels at least a little bit providential, somehow. I had no idea when I left Manzanita that morning if I'd possibly be able to find this little pocket of renewal several hours to the south of me, on my own. But I made deliberate choices that would provide me the opportunity to 'get lucky.' Again and again, that formula has proven invaluable; make yourself available for wonderful things to find you, or for them to allow you to come upon them. However it works, I'm clear that it works far more often for those who step into the possibility than it ever can for those who recite all the reasons why it probably won't work out while looking longingly out life's window. See ya' out there.

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Toni Prehoda Kahler's avatar

Yes! The beautiful risk of life is taking the chance...

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Jann Glisson's avatar

Sigh … we can give up too soon after a major natural disaster like fire. We can assume all is lost forever, not understanding the resilience of nature. Thanks for seeking the miraculous and sharing it with us … the hopeful, the optimists, the believers.

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David E. Perry's avatar

This is such a lovely gift of a comment, Jann. Thank you.

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Ann's avatar

The eyerollers, that made me smile, sorta sad how it will stop some from venturing into new worlds, I've been slowed a time or two. Never heard of this regeneration, a good reminder of mother nature.' But though an old man, I am but a young gardener.“ Jefferson, comes to mind quite often. One more lesson learned.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Oh, Ann, thank you for weighing in here. Glad if there was something new for you here. And LOVE the Jefferson quote. Saved it. Thank you!

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