How to Hug a Tree: A Clip
The Best Way to Hug a Tree I was in a patch of Michigan forest admiring a pine tree, one tree among thousands. I stopped and stared at it. “There’s something about that tree,” I said. “That tree speaks to … Continued
Biggest Hits of 2012 — on the Blog, That Is
So, what were the most popular posts written in 2012? I’m glad you asked. Crowdfunding and A Life’s Work: Advice from a Consultant Six Questions for Jeff Stein, President of Cosanti Get Thee to an Artist Residency! Advice from an … Continued
The Guest Bloggers
Over the years (yes, I can write that and mean it!), this blog has had some wonderful guest posts. Here’s a list of them. My Pursuit of Science Took an Ugly Turn by William Swearson (words) Bonsai and A Life’s Work … Continued
A Quote About Trees and a Calculator
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees. William Blake. I’m not one for name calling, but it is certainly true that when a person like David Milarch or Jim Robbins, author of The Man Who … Continued
The Man Who Planted Trees – Guest Blogger Jim Robbins
I met Jim Robbins when I followed David Milarch around a grove of Redwoods in Northern California in the fall of 2007. It was a tense shoot (you can read about it here), and Jim’s cool presence did a lot … Continued
The Giving Trees
Did you read yesterday’s New York Times Op-Ed Why Trees Matter, written by friend of A Life’s Work Jim Robbins? No? Well click the link and check it out. You may be surprised to learn (or re-learn) all the good … Continued