tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post3986181297916170780..comments2024-03-29T07:59:49.053-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Life as a Tree: April IWSG Elizabeth Seckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-81420707548263944912021-04-12T09:09:56.805-04:002021-04-12T09:09:56.805-04:00I'm just like you, Elizabeth! I don't want...I'm just like you, Elizabeth! I don't want to ruffle anyone's feathers either. I'm open to trying things a little differently, to try and entertain and make people laugh, but that's as far as I will go! I love the little maple tree (you could call me a bit of a tree hugger lol), and it's so wonderful that it lived through the winter!<br />Hugs<br />Suzy xxSuzy, The Grey Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073447337090145191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-49814637637390863642021-04-09T22:03:24.117-04:002021-04-09T22:03:24.117-04:00Your post is so well written, Elizabeth. I haven&#...Your post is so well written, Elizabeth. I haven't seen you in a long time and don't know if it's because you haven't been here or if I've somehow missed your posts.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-68422481734005152562021-04-08T23:46:57.864-04:002021-04-08T23:46:57.864-04:00We had such an unexpected tree grow in a pot once ...We had such an unexpected tree grow in a pot once in long ago Los Angeles. I watered it faithfully. At that time, we had no yard. It flourished and grew, nearly reaching the ceiling. Then, one day, I heard a crash. My little beloved tree fell over. I had to let it go. May your tree find its forever home outside . . . when it's a little bigger. Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-28211061301114691452021-04-08T15:18:15.922-04:002021-04-08T15:18:15.922-04:00Contentment truly is the best blessing ever. Contentment truly is the best blessing ever. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-83289047784018395242021-04-08T15:17:20.942-04:002021-04-08T15:17:20.942-04:00I love to garden. It amazes me how a seed becomes ...I love to garden. It amazes me how a seed becomes a tree, or a flower, or a fruit. My tree is ahead of all the others, him being domesticated and all now. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-78839274283207241462021-04-08T15:13:20.825-04:002021-04-08T15:13:20.825-04:00He is. Little leaves are unfurling and new buds ar...He is. Little leaves are unfurling and new buds are popping out. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-31196359500177822612021-04-08T14:57:56.873-04:002021-04-08T14:57:56.873-04:00Excellent point. In my youth, I also looked for ex...Excellent point. In my youth, I also looked for excitement. Then I got older and as life handed me real-life tragedies, I realized a peaceful existence is worth its weight in gold Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-89673128260808367062021-04-08T14:55:42.151-04:002021-04-08T14:55:42.151-04:00And there are so many different kinds of trees, so...And there are so many different kinds of trees, so there is surely one that perfectly matches our personalities. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-22130454168509439702021-04-08T14:53:50.435-04:002021-04-08T14:53:50.435-04:00I agree with you heartily and will offer an Amen! ...I agree with you heartily and will offer an Amen! Nature is amazing. In my mind, there is no way it accidental. Humans could never create anything so adaptable and magnificent. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-91969489079809436732021-04-08T14:50:37.342-04:002021-04-08T14:50:37.342-04:00You are right on both counts, Lisa! Those little t...You are right on both counts, Lisa! Those little trees keep trying year after year to grow wherever and however they can. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-13870794880584247612021-04-08T14:48:27.802-04:002021-04-08T14:48:27.802-04:00If nature has taught me one thing, it's that i...If nature has taught me one thing, it's that it's quick to adapt and will happily wipe us out if we become too much of a problem. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-16052143004802221802021-04-08T14:46:57.421-04:002021-04-08T14:46:57.421-04:00Trees are pretty awesome. Trees are pretty awesome. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-28462428474587015232021-04-08T14:45:40.682-04:002021-04-08T14:45:40.682-04:00Thank you!
I don't know, your Mollie gets he...Thank you! <br /><br />I don't know, your Mollie gets herself into some controversies! Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-83560905744112032432021-04-08T14:44:17.078-04:002021-04-08T14:44:17.078-04:00They are. After my neighbor moved, maples were gro...They are. After my neighbor moved, maples were growing out of her gutter spouts. If humans weren't around, this area would probably be all maples. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-34061605741108691282021-04-08T14:42:48.625-04:002021-04-08T14:42:48.625-04:00That is a good point. We are sharing a bit of ours...That is a good point. We are sharing a bit of ourselves with the world. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-48672397356335862032021-04-08T14:39:04.577-04:002021-04-08T14:39:04.577-04:00He is tough!He is tough!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-19260487428840036662021-04-07T20:35:26.813-04:002021-04-07T20:35:26.813-04:00Growing like the tree and being content sure is th...Growing like the tree and being content sure is the way to be.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-24649502375223870422021-04-07T18:21:03.856-04:002021-04-07T18:21:03.856-04:00Look at your precious little tree! We have two pec...Look at your precious little tree! We have two pecan trees, now on their third year, and they are 2-foot tall sticks with tiny buds on them. They will be full trees one day!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-18934876840803819132021-04-07T14:55:42.429-04:002021-04-07T14:55:42.429-04:00Yay for the little tree. Keep on growing!Yay for the little tree. Keep on growing!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-37572378644956520092021-04-07T14:40:23.362-04:002021-04-07T14:40:23.362-04:00I gut-loaded my older drafts with over the top con...I gut-loaded my older drafts with over the top controversial content merely for shock value, goading my imagined future censors. Now that I'm an adult and my brain is fully developed, I've significantly toned it down.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-77896985835739509722021-04-07T14:38:48.196-04:002021-04-07T14:38:48.196-04:00New slogan: Be the tree! I loved that story.New slogan: Be the tree! I loved that story.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-7931864830613013622021-04-07T14:13:35.769-04:002021-04-07T14:13:35.769-04:00Aw, love your analogy, Elizabeth! Hubby and I were...Aw, love your analogy, Elizabeth! Hubby and I were just talking this morning how fascinating nature is--that it keeps doing what it's supposed to do despite the fact we help or hinder. That's God's design. So brilliant! I think risks come in all sizes--they don't have to be highly controversial to be a risk. Great to see you!!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-34013746969344102422021-04-07T12:20:36.213-04:002021-04-07T12:20:36.213-04:00Even trees take risks! I love your stories and fee...Even trees take risks! I love your stories and feel you do take risks, even if they aren't "big" or controversial. You put your words out there. That in itself is a risk! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-79738938442224074402021-04-07T11:50:18.321-04:002021-04-07T11:50:18.321-04:00I love your little Maple! Nature has a lot to teac...I love your little Maple! Nature has a lot to teach us about life, I think.<br />I never write with the intent to stir controversy. Too exhausting and negative for my world. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-10962712246625259962021-04-07T10:47:58.346-04:002021-04-07T10:47:58.346-04:00Love the tree analogy! I'm not a risk taker wh...Love the tree analogy! I'm not a risk taker when it comes to my writing. I don't think you can get any less controversial than cozy mysteries :)Ellen Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284851532400039655noreply@blogger.com