Final entry

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This will be the last entry dedicated to the tree on the corner of Thorndike and Howard St. in Somerville, MA. I read in today's newspaper that the tree was cut down, and I immediately went down to see and take a picture. Not surprisingly, the tree had inspired many, and she apparently had been given the name Bertha, but the effort to save her was ultimately in vain. I am most thankful that I was able to document this magnificent plant for almost exactly one full year. Enjoy this blog, and an example of the life cycle of a beautiful willow tree.

Happy Thanksgiving

Sent from my g-phone. Beautiful autumn day in Somerville.

Fwd: First e-mail entry

This photo was taken Friday evening using my new g1 phone. I am
attempting to e-mail this pic.

Re: First e-mail entry

This photo was taken Friday evening using my new g1 phone. I am
attempting to e-mail this pic.

October 15, 2008

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We had a windy weekend, and the cold is starting to penetrate through the house. I have been keeping the heat turned off, but it is only a matter of days until I can't hold out anymore. I wonder when the tree will start to lose leave and start to get ready for winter. I suppose it is starting to thin out already...

Early September

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This picture was taken on one of the glorious days that we had earlier in September. The tree is looking full and alive. Now that we have had a few windy storms and some cooler weather, I expect the next picture to be minus a few leaves. I'll try to get out there this week sometime.

Back to School

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As I get ready to go back to school and start the next year, I think about the cycles as they continue. There is comfort in knowing what is to come and what to expect, and the excitement lies in the fact that you can never be truly sure about the future. The cycles of our life repeat, yet they are never really the same again.