Thursday Tree Love: On the Curve

April 28, 2022 by JoAnna 16 Comments

(If you zoom in, you can see the resurrection fern growing on the branches.)

This live oak tree has been living on the inner edge of the curve for a long time. I’m thankful it’s still there being so close to the street. Diving around this curve was a bit of a challenge when I moved into the nearby neighborhood thirty-something years ago. Now it’s a comforting landmark telling me I’m almost home. Most things get better with practice.

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Author: JoAnna

An open minded, tree-hugging Jesus follower, former counselor, and life-long lover of animals, I'm returning to my creative roots and have published my first book: Trust the Timing, A Memoir of Finding Love Again as well as the short version: From Loneliness to Love.

16 thoughts on “Thursday Tree Love: On the Curve”

Archana
April 28, 2022 at 9:44 pm

I love to refer to trees as landmarks – especially those closer to home. Not everyone understands which tree I am referring to .. which is another story! 🙂 Lovely tree.

- JoAnna
  April 28, 2022 at 9:49 pm
  
  Trees as landmarks makes perfect sense to me. Thank you!
  
derrickjknight
April 29, 2022 at 3:29 am

A wonderful shape

- JoAnna
  April 29, 2022 at 10:00 pm
  
  I agree! I took this photo while David was driving, so it was nice be able to really see the whole tree for a change.
  
Pam Lazos
April 29, 2022 at 8:13 am

What an awesome tree, Joanna.

- JoAnna
  April 29, 2022 at 10:02 pm
  
  Thanks, Pam. I’m glad you like it! Thanks for visiting!
  
M. Oniker
April 29, 2022 at 9:31 am

EEEK! So close to the curve! I’m surprised someone hasn’t tried to “improve” the situation by removing the tree; very glad they haven’t.

- JoAnna
  April 29, 2022 at 11:10 pm
  
  I feel the same way. Live oaks have a preferred status here, but I’m still pleasantly surprised it’s been kept in place.
  
Rosaliene Bacchus
April 29, 2022 at 1:19 pm

Yay, to your old oak tree! I’m struck by the vision of the depth, extension, and size of the roots required to maintain such robust branches upright and stable.

- JoAnna
  April 29, 2022 at 11:25 pm
  
  Thanks for celebrating this old oak with me. When I visualize how vast the underground root systems must be, I am astounded.
  
Lins Doodles
April 29, 2022 at 2:18 pm

Lovely tree and two different greens with the resurrection fern too. I wondered what that was called.

- JoAnna
  April 29, 2022 at 11:36 pm
  
  I learned it was called resurrection fern a few years ago and have been fascinated ever since. Thanks for appreciating this tree with me.
  
Parul Thakur
May 12, 2022 at 7:40 am

I also recognise many places by the trees around it. This one is beautiful and I could see the fern too. What a lovely one, JoAnna. So glad you shared and joined with this one. Thanks and see you around for today’s edition.

- JoAnna
  May 12, 2022 at 9:58 pm
  
  Thank you, Parul. I’m glad you could see the fern.
  
Mali
May 14, 2022 at 10:12 pm

It’s beautiful!

- JoAnna
  May 15, 2022 at 8:49 pm
  
  Thank you for appreciating its beauty with me!