Saturday, July 24, 2010

Empty Nest

This dreamy space under the apple tree in our backyard is a blessing on warm and sunny summer afternoons. Hidden away by partial or complete shade and usually touched by gentle breezes, this green retreat makes me smile, even if I don't have time to sit there and sip on a glass of wine. Just the visual of the space and a deep breath will take me to a better place. The tree house and swing set that lived in this space for twenty odd years was dismantled, making way  for a more peaceful and mature spot for the two that now live in this so-called empty nest of ours

5 comments:

  1. lovely, cool and inviting...loved the 'back story' about the tree house and swing, too.

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  2. Looks just beautiful. You almost don't have to sit there. Better to look at it and enjoy. See you soon.

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  3. Aw. It does look beautiful. I was just looking at the old basketball net still in our yard; hasn't been used since Our Son was 10.

    - Aunt Snow

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  4. That does look pleasant and peaceful. We must to take down our tree house and basketball hoop. The boys were going to do it during Christmas break, but it didn't happen!

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  5. when was the tree house removed? ha ha

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