The things that I see as I walk along the streets — a little flower that blooms in May, a lovely sunset at the end of a day, someone helping a stranger along the way — that’s heaven to me. ~Sam Cooke Last month, I was out with my peers for a lunch. It was … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 174
“Every day is a fresh start, a blank canvas to paint upon.” —Craig Sager You are all not new to the African Tulip Tree. The fiery red blooms of African Tulip tree have made an appearance here almost every year. This one from 2022 has some pretty pictures. The one I have today was clicked … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 173
“Greater even than the greatest discovery is to keep open the way to future discovery.” ~ John Jacob Abel Say hello to this Norway Maple tree. I spotted this one in Minneapolis, the United States this July when I was out for dinner. The leaves had a lovely maroon kind of color and the tree … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 172
“Look up. Your answer is never going to be in the bottom of a glass.” ― Toni Sorenson After a very long time, along with my workout buddy UM, I went on a walk to a nearby forest reserve. On and off, this is the place we go if we are looking for some green vitamin … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 171
This July I had a chance to get close to an Oak and I had to get a picture. My peer clicked this picture for me (Thanks, MH!). You see me with an Oak in Anoka Coutry Fair. There is a lot more in the picture – a trash can, a Henna artist, adverts and … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 170
I spotted this Peepal tree outside of a building in Bangalore. Though I have posted my Peepal trees on this blog, this one’s trunk was so unique that at first I kept watching. Then I shared my amusement with my MIL and quickly grabbed a shot before we got going. Hope July has been well … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 169
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”― John Steinbeck Talks of summers in India will be incomplete without a mention of the blooming Flame of the Forest tree (commonly known as Palash). When I was visiting my parents last month, I spotted this tree in full bloom … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 167
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”― John Steinbeck I spotted an Amaltas Tree on a morning walk recently. Also known as Golden Shower tree, this one was in full bloom. This tree blooms during summers in the north of India colors up the road and streets. … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 166
” Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” – Shira Tamir During one of my morning walks last month, I saw two men under a tree trying to do something with a Bamboo stick. It took me some time to understand that they were shaking the … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 165
“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”― Abraham Lincoln This February when I went on a hike up a local hill (Nandi Hills), on my way back I spotted this bougainvillea shrub and small trees around. These were blooming and had turned the road pink. For all my love … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 164
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