Live oak trees lean over the street named Grace near a big brick church called Grace United. I often take this road on my way home from errands in the historic downtown section of my city. In the summertime, the shade is a welcome relief. In winter, the leaves are mostly green, though a little thinner, continuing to give oxygen to humans and other animals.
The large branches, draped in Spanish moss, provide a feeling of shelter to drivers, pedestrians, birds, bugs, and squirrels.
Do you see what looks like a little door at the bottom of the tree trunk?
Thursday Tree Love is hosted by Parul Thakur on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more Tree Love, visit Parul’s post HERE.
Today’s prompt for Just Jot it January is, “understanding.” Thanks to Wendy for the wonderful prompt and to Linda Hill for hosting. Click HERE for #jusjojan details. When I took these tree photos yesterday, I was standing under the trees, so I guess you could say, I was understanding, or trying to. Trees communicate in different ways, mostly underground with each other. But if you put your hands on a tree and are very quiet, you might feel them humming. I hope and pray we humans can all come to understand the life-giving importance of living trees.
Anything is Possible! 
January 27, 2022 at 9:46 am
I love trees
January 27, 2022 at 9:10 pm
Me too! Yay for trees!
January 28, 2022 at 2:53 am
I want to be a tree when I grow up 😊
January 28, 2022 at 8:55 pm
🙂
January 27, 2022 at 10:26 am
So that’s what the grey whiskers are hanging from the trees. Spanish moss.
January 27, 2022 at 9:27 pm
🙂 Yes! They do look like grey whiskers!
January 27, 2022 at 10:38 am
Spanish Moss look beautiful!! You are lucky to be living in a tree – full city! 🙂
January 27, 2022 at 9:41 pm
Thank you, Archana. These big trees seem safe, but so many are cut down. Some of us are working to save the trees.
January 27, 2022 at 11:54 am
Wow, what a great tree!
January 27, 2022 at 9:55 pm
Thanks, Dave. They are some of my favorites!
January 27, 2022 at 12:28 pm
Gorgeous trees draped in mossy finery!
January 27, 2022 at 11:17 pm
Thank you for enjoying them with me!
January 27, 2022 at 1:28 pm
Loved the photos!
January 27, 2022 at 11:54 pm
I’m glad you loved them! 🙂
January 27, 2022 at 3:26 pm
I love these words of yours – “Trees communicate in different ways, mostly underground with each other. But if you put your hands on a tree and are very quiet, you might feel them humming. I hope and pray we humans can all come to understand the life-giving importance of living trees.” 😊🌳
January 27, 2022 at 11:58 pm
Thank you so much, Rose. I had strong feelings writing those words. I’m very happy this resonated with you. 🙂
January 27, 2022 at 5:30 pm
I love the look of spanish moss hanging from trees. Thanks for the flashback JoAnna.
January 28, 2022 at 12:02 am
You are very welcome, Brad. I’m glad you enjoyed the Spanish moss!
January 27, 2022 at 7:13 pm
The photos are beautiful, JoAnna. Would that we could learn to better appreciate nature.
January 28, 2022 at 12:03 am
Thank you, Dan. Some of us are learning.
January 28, 2022 at 12:56 am
❤❤
January 28, 2022 at 8:54 pm
Thank you!
January 28, 2022 at 4:22 am
A glorious avenue. Yes, I see the door
January 28, 2022 at 8:59 pm
Thank you, Derrick. I’m glad I could share it with you!
January 29, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Those trees remind me of the trees on streets in Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina and even some side streets in Tampa, Florida. There’s just something about Spanish moss.
January 29, 2022 at 9:20 pm
Yes. Charleston is about three hours south of here. I hope to go there some day to see the Angel Oak.
February 9, 2022 at 10:22 pm
It’s beautiful and I also loved the name of the street. What a lovely one to watch out for on every trip. Thanks for joining with this one today, JoAnna. See you around later today.
February 9, 2022 at 11:10 pm
I do enjoy these trees on every trip along Grace Street. I’m glad you like them.
February 10, 2022 at 9:15 am
Looking for your post. Help everything is okay. Will check back in a few hours.
February 10, 2022 at 9:21 am
yes, just about to publish. 5 mins. running late today 🙂
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