Any Tree But That Tree: Memories and the Power of Creation
The spring ice storm last weekend did more damage than I initially thought. As I drove an hour and a half south, I witnessed the aftermath. For an hour, it was still a winter wonderland. I passed power trucks either heading home or to their next job. The ice-covered trees glistened in the powerful March sun, creating a gorgeous scene.
The Aftermath of the Ice Storm
I wonder if the guys restoring the power anticipate their next job or just carry on with purpose. I doubt it's aimless; they seem committed to getting the lines back up. I saw long poles being carried to the next destination and witnessed a pole snapped in half, a testament to the storm's force.
When I arrived in Massachusetts, there were no signs of an ice storm—no snow, ice, or heavily salted roads. But as I pulled into the parking lot, I saw a disaster. A tree house lay crumpled on the ground, still attached to the tree that had snapped off about six feet above the ground. No! Not that tree!
Memories of a Beloved Tree House
My mind immediately returned to my much-beloved tree house, which my wonderful dad had built for us in the 1960s. Rick, Kathy, and I spent hours playing there, pretending to be robbers, cowboys, and pirates. We spent many nights in that tree house, always waking up hungry for pancakes or the breakfast rice my dad prepared using the leftover rice.
Making memories and remembering memories—what a beautiful gift we have as human beings.
Creating Lasting Memories
What memories are you creating today that will be remembered for many years? A trip with your best friends? Going to the beach with family? Your special recipe that the kids love?
I’ve been thinking about my mom’s Easter dinner that we loved dearly: baked ham, potato salad, deviled eggs (always deviled eggs in the South!), lime cream cheese Jell-O salad (like I said, in the South!), homemade yeast rolls, and coconut cake. My mouth is watering just writing about it.
Building Memories in Your Backyard
Make memories in your own backyard. Put in a new fence to give you boundaries. Create a safe space for the animals you want to have, be it horses, goats, or sheep. And if you get sheep, you might want to get a herding dog. Border collies are the smartest dogs! Did I tell you about my trip to England and the incredible border collie?
No? Something for another time then.
Warmest regards,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (It adds up to 131 years owned and run by our family. Think about it: Nobody stays around in business that long without really supporting customers so they want to come back!)
