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So sad about the tree. Makes me appreciate trees more.

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Oct 7, 2023·edited Oct 7, 2023Author

I often find myself going up to a tree and touching its trunk. It feels like an act of communion.

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Ugh i was so devastated to see this story in the news (though I’m glad it was at least “newsworthy”). Thank you for paying tribute to it.

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Thanks Jen. Paying tribute seemed very fitting in spite of - or perhaps especially because of - all the coincidences!

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Wow, that's heartbreaking about that tree. I think the only barrier I'd add that you didn't name is that we don't play. An absence of making opportunities to have fun with each other is a barrier. I'm been trying to remember this just with my family these days. We introduced my son to jelly-bean poker last night. Play is people glue.

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Yes, that's a pretty important one. A key ingredient for creating joy at work. Not quite sure how I missed such a key one (!), but glad you shared it, Rick.

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