Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Wordless Wednesday

"I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted, they travel about as far as we do. They go wandering forth in all directions with every wind, going and coming like ourselves, traveling with us around the sun two million miles a day, and through space heaven knows how fast and far!"

~John Muir


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  1. stevebethereJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Amazing it looks like it's holding on for dear life LOL

    Have a fantastico week and thanks for stopping by ;-)

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      It does look that way, doesn't it? :)

      Happy Wednesday to you!

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  2. StinaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I can almost hear it scream, "Don't make me go!". :D

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  3. Christine RainsJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Love that picture! I'm a big fan of tree pictures. :)

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  4. Optimistic ExistentialistJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I HAVE to use that for one of my quotes of the day that I send out via email :)

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  5. AnitaJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for a lovely photo & quote. I've just re-read the Hobbit & makes me think of Mirkwood :)

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  6. Jane January 30, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I'm with Anita - this great quote and pic made me think of The Rise of the Ents :)

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  7. Sherry EllisJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Nice quote. Although I wouldn't know a discontented tree if I saw one!

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  8. Rebecca Green GasperJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    You take the coolest pics! Love your artistic eye :)

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  9. Susan DemeterJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Lovely old tree and quote :) I'm an old tree hugger Happy WW!

    my WW blog entry

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  10. WendyJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    The quote and photo remind me of Shell Silverstein's "The Giving Tree." That story always makes me tear up.

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM

      I understand. That happens to me every time I read it to the kids.

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  11. Linda KingJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    I've definitely seen grumpy trees - some just seem to scowl!

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      Yes, especially the older ones who've seen so much. They've earned the right! :)

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  12. Josie Two ShoesJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    I do so love trees! I'm had some wonderful trees as friends and comfort spots over the years. Now we have just two little ones growing in our dry West Texas yard, but I'll be planting more one by one, you can count on it! This was a great photo. Trees put down amazing roots in order to stay strong and survive, we could learn from that!

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:54 PM

      Thanks! I agree: there's a lot that trees can teach us.

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  13. Teresa CypherJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Dana! Thanks for visiting. I haven't seen you since last A to Z--good to see you! I love your pic. Trees are incredible, and so much of history has been linked to the tree. Beautiful choice of Muir to accompany your pic. :-)

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks, Teresa! It's good to see you, too! Trees really are incredible—they show such strength and character.

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  14. Cynthia M.January 30, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I love this photo and the quote you selected to go with it. I often look at trees and wonder at how they might perceive the world - if the life we live at our normal pace seems like a blur to them...

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:14 PM

      I wonder about things like that, too. Old trees have seen so much...

      Thanks, Cynthia!

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  15. EG CameraGirlJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    John Muir was such a wise person!

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  16. ElisabethJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Love the words and the picture!

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  17. Al PenwasserJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Plus, they're pretty handy to pee against.
    ~Al Penwasser

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  18. MarthaJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Love your Wordless Wednesday post. You have my kind of blog. Stopping by to say hi and now a new follower in anticipation of the A-Z Challenge! :)

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    1. DanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:14 PM

      Aw, thanks! I'm looking forward to following your blog, too. :)

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  19. momto8January 30, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    wow. very very cool.

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  20. Lovable DerekJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Very expressive photo, and a profound post.
    Thanks for this

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  21. bettyJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    cool picture!

    betty

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  22. LeoviJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Nice photo and great words.

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  23. The Happy WhiskJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Trees are my most favorite of nature. Just did more shots of them the other day. Good stuff, those trees.

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    1. DanaJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      They're my favorite, too. I love all the character they have—especially the old trees.

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  24. K V V S MURTHYJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Really, I am inspired a lot by this tree roots.We have a tree in our school premises just like that...will post some day..amazing subtle things in this world..Hats off to you Ma'm.

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  25. gtyyupJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Love the quote with your photo...thanks for the visit!

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    1. DanaJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  26. ChatterBlossomJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    What a gorgeous quote! I love that description of trees. ;-)
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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