tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post1459928291542795123..comments2024-03-28T10:29:27.561-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Deeeeeelicious Autumn Food RecipesRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-40587772557175205752022-10-18T18:31:22.796-04:002022-10-18T18:31:22.796-04:00"There was a light rain coming down while I w...<i>"There was a light rain coming down while I was in one of them and it was ethereal. To be in nature is cleansing to the mind and soul."</i><br /><br />Oh, Lisa, that sounded WONDERFUL! And you're so right, to be in nature is cleansing to the<i> mind</i> and <i>soul</i>. And I think it's so important, particularly if you live in a city like me, to find places in nature where I can cleanse. Thankfully, Philly has a lot of really beautiful parks. <br /><br /><i>"And, nothing will make you feel more insignificant than standing in an old forest (except maybe a good thunderstorm). Trees are references from beginning to end in the Bible and are associated with wisdom."</i><br /><br />Yes to all of that!!!! It's amazing to me how many religions and spiritual practices make reference to the POWER of nature. <br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by, my friend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-66451927622620605282022-10-18T15:51:49.560-04:002022-10-18T15:51:49.560-04:00Recently, I spent an afternoon wandering among the...Recently, I spent an afternoon wandering among the trees in three nature parks in our town. There was a light rain coming down while I was in one of them and it was ethereal. To be in nature is cleansing to the mind and soul. And, nothing will make you feel more insignificant than standing in an old forest (except maybe a good thunderstorm). Trees are references from beginning to end in the Bible and are associated with wisdom. Yes, trees are magnificent! XLisahttps://peripheralperceptions.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9417797484761430772022-10-11T19:10:34.974-04:002022-10-11T19:10:34.974-04:00Hey there, Elaine!
" After I had my children...Hey there, Elaine!<br /><br /><i>" After I had my children, I gave it to each one at Christmas time. I think my daughter still has her copy, and when her son gets older, she said she will pass it on to him."<br /></i><br />OMG...that is so SWEET! I think "The Giving Tree" should be required reading in school because it teaches so many wonder life lessons. The ending breaks my heart anytime I read it. <br /><br /><i>"My two favorite trees are a red oak and a spruce. I love the smell of a spruce!"</i><br /><br />I freaking LOVE the smell of a spruce tree. It always reminds me of Christmas!<br /><br />And yesiree....AUTUMN in the BEST!!!!! And enjoying the weather. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-30129358710028890052022-10-11T19:04:09.465-04:002022-10-11T19:04:09.465-04:00Ron, I remember reading "The Giving Tree"...Ron, I remember reading "The Giving Tree" when I was in high school and thought it was such a beautiful and very powerful story. After I had my children, I gave it to each one at Christmas time. I think my daughter still has her copy, and when her son gets older, she said she will pass it on to him. <br /><br />LOVELY post! I think trees are amazing. And yes, I most certainly do think they heal AND communicate with us. My two favorite trees are a red oak and a spruce. I love the smell of a spruce!<br /><br />Stunning photos! My favorite is the final one. Isn't Autumn the best?<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying this weather and having a great week! xoElainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-31117806582198483742022-10-10T15:33:01.593-04:002022-10-10T15:33:01.593-04:00Hola Denise!
Being that I lived in both places, I...Hola Denise!<br /><br />Being that I lived in both places, I TOTALLY agree! Palm trees are lovely, but there is nothing quite like the trees here in the Northeast. In fact, when I first moved back, I didn't realize just how much I had missed them. <br /><br /><i>"One of my favorite things to do in the fall was to take a road trip to upstate NY to see the fall leaves. There is no place like it. I'd come back completely refresh and recharged. What you say is true, trees have the ability to heal. I believe that!"</i><br /><br />LOVE upstate NY! What a glorious area; particularly in Autumn! Upstate PA is fabulous too! I love this whole Northeast coast. <br /><br />The FALL ones are my favorites too! I cannot wait until our trees start turning here. They've changed a little, but I'm looking forward to when they look like they're on fire with COLOR!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl. Happy Monday!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-60801254144480219552022-10-10T15:26:44.258-04:002022-10-10T15:26:44.258-04:00Oh, Ron, Ron, Ron...this is one of the major thing...Oh, Ron, Ron, Ron...this is one of the major things I miss about not living in the Northeast, the TREES!!!! I'm sorry, but palm trees just don't have the same effect at a spruce, oak, or maple tree. One of my favorite things to do in the fall was to take a road trip to upstate NY to see the fall leaves. There is no place like it. I'd come back completely refresh and recharged. What you say is true, trees have the ability to heal. I believe that!<br /><br />Gorgeous photos! My faves are the second and final one. FALL!!!!<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying the season, Ron! I wish I were there! xoDenisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-70630446790175301942022-10-09T09:58:05.561-04:002022-10-09T09:58:05.561-04:00Oooops, and I totally forgot to respond to your co...Oooops, and I totally forgot to respond to your comment about FALL being your favorite "tree time." Meeeeeeeeeee too! And I am so looking forward to when our trees start to turn.Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-43866473930261830092022-10-09T09:49:27.608-04:002022-10-09T09:49:27.608-04:00Hiya Matt!
OMG, that must have been such an INCRE...Hiya Matt!<br /><br />OMG, that must have been such an INCREDIBLE experience! I have seen so many photographs of Oregon and have always thought it so utterly beautiful! <br /><br /><i>"With all the media driven negativity that's going on in the world, I find myself spending more time in nature because as you shared, it ground me. It also allows me to focus on the "good" in this world."</i><br /><br />My feelings exactly! And that's why I spend a lot of my off-work time in nature. I always come away feeling so much more balanced in so many ways. Like you said, it causes me to turn my attention to the <b>good</b> in the world. <br /><br />Thanks soooooooooo much for stopping by and sharing, Matt! You've added much!<br /><br />Hope you're having a fantastic weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-81425135114509881132022-10-09T09:41:02.021-04:002022-10-09T09:41:02.021-04:00What an inspiring post, Ron! With all the media dr...What an inspiring post, Ron! With all the media driven negativity that's going on in the world, I find myself spending more time in nature because as you shared, it ground me. It also allows me to focus on the "good" in this world. So, I do greatly believe that the earth; particularly trees, contain a healing power. <br /><br />I spent a vacation in Portland, Oregon many years ago, where tree hugging is so common. The trees there are not only abundant, but so GRAND! I had such a wonderful time there.<br /><br />The photos you shared are gorgeous. I love trees in any season, but Fall is my favorite. They move me to tears.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-33927968010238411232022-10-07T08:24:56.334-04:002022-10-07T08:24:56.334-04:00"What an appropriate post for Autumn, Ron!&qu...<i>"What an appropriate post for Autumn, Ron!"</i><br /><br />I sooooo LOVE this time of year; therefore, I felt the desire to share a post about trees, and how much I respect them.<br /><br />I know, isn't it freaking A-MAZING how they really do have healing powers? And you can actually<i> feel</i> it when you're around them. Whenever I'm feeling out-of-sorts, if I spend an hour or so sitting under a tree, I come away feeling so much better. My mind feels clearer and just feel better <i>all over.</i> <br /><i><br />" I had a friend 20 years ago (our paths separated) who I would go hiking with and she would always tell me that nature was her church. That always stuck with me."</i><br /><br />OMG...I love that! And it's so true because when I'm around trees (and<i> nature</i> in general), I feel closer to God!<br /><br /><i>"...we visited a redwood forest in California. It was magnificent in every way, enveloping our sight, sound, touch, and smell senses. And yes, I absolutely hugged one and my husband took a picture! I was also struck by the unworldly beauty of Bristlecone Pines in Utah. They are ancient trees and you are struck by how strong they must be to survive the heat and dry temperatures.."</i><br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing that because I have always wanted to visit a redwood forest in CA. They look MAGNIFICENT! And anytime I've seen photos of Utah, I'm in AWE of its "nature" beauty! And doesn't it blow you away by how resilient trees are? They can withstand such extremes, and they survive!<br /><br />Before I left my comment, I googled "tulip tree" to see what they looked like. OMG...they are STUNNING! I will have to see if we have them here in PA.<br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by and sharing on this post, my friend! Have a faaaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-71048048517192491492022-10-07T08:12:23.150-04:002022-10-07T08:12:23.150-04:00I thought the same thing, D! I LOVE this time of y...I thought the same thing, D! I LOVE this time of year, so what better way to celebrate them than to post about them. Aren't the photo fabulous? I had such a hard time deciding which ones to choose because they were all great! I'll be sharing one more post on trees in the upcoming weeks (maybe even into Nov.) on Autumn leaves. We haven't had much of a change so far because it hasn't been that cold yet. However, once the colder temps roll in, the leaves will suddenly change color. So, I plan on getting outside and taking some photos. <br /><br /><i>"To be honest, I have never really hugged a tree so can’t address whether there is any the healing power. That’s not to say that I don’t believe there is, but just have not experienced it myself, yet."</i><br /><br />I find that you really don't <i>need</i> to hug a tree to feel its power because I can feel it just from walking amongst trees. I mainly hug a tree as a way of saying, "Thanks". <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, D! Have a glorious weekend! It's finally feeling like Autumn here!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-65959627942679515022022-10-06T21:35:21.961-04:002022-10-06T21:35:21.961-04:00What a great time of year for this post, Ron, just...What a great time of year for this post, Ron, just when so many trees are showing off their finery. All of the photos you included in this post were spectacular and now it makes me want to go on a tree walk with my camera and some relaxing music.<br /><br />To be honest, I have never really hugged a tree so can’t address whether there is any the healing power. That’s not to say that I don’t believe there is, but just have not experienced it myself, yet.<br />But, after reading how you beautifully expressed your feelings in this post, I just may go out and hug a few trees, so thanks.DA Perruccinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-84384871855209934462022-10-06T20:44:05.225-04:002022-10-06T20:44:05.225-04:00What an appropriate post for Autumn, Ron! I loved ...What an appropriate post for Autumn, Ron! I loved reading about the healing powers. How fascinating is that? It certainly makes me want to hang out with trees more! I’ve heard of forest bathing and I think it’s a wonderful concept. I had a friend 20 years ago (our paths separated) who I would go hiking with and she would always tell me that nature was her church. That always stuck with me.<br /><br />My best tree memory is when we visited a redwood forest in California. It was magnificent in every way, enveloping sight, sound, touch, and smell. And yes, I absolutely hugged one and my husband took a picture! I was also struck by the unworldly beauty of Bristlecone trees in Utah. They are ancient trees and you are struck by how strong they must be to survive the heat and dry temperatures.<br /><br />Over the years, I’ve become so interested in the trees that are native to my area. My favorite is the Tulip tree because they grow so straight and tall and have very pretty leaves with large ‘blossoms.’ Thanks for such an interesting post. Much needed today! XOXOBijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-37036933440603856942022-10-06T19:48:59.713-04:002022-10-06T19:48:59.713-04:00Clair, thank you for your sweet and encouraging wo...Clair, thank you for your sweet and encouraging words. <br /><br />And a BIG thank you for sharing the book AND the link to the website. I can't WAIT to check them both out. I clicked over on the link briefly, and I could tell I'm going to enjoy it. LOTS of interesting things to read and listen to.<br /><br /><i>"We don't always have the most respect for nature, in spite of how much we rely on it, but take it for granted; Assuming that it will always be there."</i><br /><br />How true that is! My mother was very much into nature, so she taught us at an early age to respect it. She loves taking us for walks into the woods. She taught us to respect animals, as well. <br /><br />I can actually hear trees talking to me. It's not like I hear an audible voice, it's more like an inner knowingness that I can FEEL as they communicate. <br /><br />Thanks so very much for stopping by, and sharing such great information and knowledge. You've added much!<br /><br />Have a terrific weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-18145723791342568212022-10-06T19:38:39.166-04:002022-10-06T19:38:39.166-04:00Ron, the way you express yourself is so beautiful....Ron, the way you express yourself is so beautiful. You say so much in so few words. That's a gift!<br /><br />I feel as you do about trees, and nature overall. We don't always have the most respect for nature, in spite of how much we rely on it, but take it for granted; Assuming that it will always be there. I recently read a book, "Into the Forest: The Secret Language of Trees" that I found fascinating and so informative about trees. I too believe trees communicate. And not only with us, but other trees as well. <br /><br />I'm going to share an article I found online that I think you might find very interesting. Some are articles and others are audio. The website is "To the Best of our Knowledge' and the link to the episode is : https://www.ttbook.org/show/secret-language-trees<br /><br />Hope you enjoy, Ron! And thank you for posting this today!Clairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-13204825459573325802022-10-06T15:55:31.534-04:002022-10-06T15:55:31.534-04:00I find that so cool, Ron!I find that so cool, Ron!Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87750790892652748392022-10-06T15:53:40.682-04:002022-10-06T15:53:40.682-04:00Hellooooooooooo there, Debbie!
"Trees are li...Hellooooooooooo there, Debbie!<br /><br /><i>"Trees are living, breathing things, and I pity those who don't fully appreciate them."</i><br /><br />Me too! Trees should be respected and honored for their MANY contributions to this earth. If it weren't for trees, we wouldn't have oxygen. Trees are AMAZING!<br /><br />And yes, absolutely...trees are gorgeous in the Spring and Winter as well. Being that I love WINTER, I especially find them beautiful when they lose their leaves. There is something so beautiful in their temporary barrenness. They look like artwork made from pencils or charcoal. Like an ETCHING. <br /><br />Isn't The Giving Tree such a sweet and powerful story about trees and how much they GIVE? Makes me weep anytime I read it. <br /><br />And no, unfortunately, I never did get those postal stamps depicting the boy and his tree. Happy to hear that you did, though. I bet they did make you smile!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Have a faaaaaaaaabulous weekend. We finally got a break from the rain for the past five days. Today was bright, sunny, and about 70 degrees. HEAVENLY!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-80712129783620026702022-10-06T14:50:19.265-04:002022-10-06T14:50:19.265-04:00Excellent advice, Ron! You're 100 percent righ...Excellent advice, Ron! You're 100 percent right, of course. Trees are living, breathing things, and I pity those who don't fully appreciate them. Yes, they can be spectacular in Fall with their dresses of red and gold, but have you noticed them in Spring when they're just waking up, or in Winter when they hibernate?!<br /><br /><br />I'm so blessed to have LOTS of trees here! Yes, they give so much of themselves and ask so little in return. And I, too, like The Giving Tree. Did you get any of those postal stamps depicting the boy and his tree? I did, and they made me smile every time I affixed one to an envelope!<br /><br /><br />Have a superb weekend, my friend! xxDebbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-44502574587096377252022-10-06T09:57:22.919-04:002022-10-06T09:57:22.919-04:00I know, can you believe that? 1964?!?!? I think I ...I know, can you believe that? 1964?!?!? I think I may have done a monologue; using the text in the book <i>as</i> the monologue. And I can't remember if the teacher assigned the book to me, and that's how I discovered it. Or, I discovered the book on my own, and then used it as a monologue?!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-15427378140452357222022-10-06T09:19:32.792-04:002022-10-06T09:19:32.792-04:00Ron, it's so cool that you used the book as an...Ron, it's so cool that you used the book as an acting exercise in class. I looked it up on the link you shared, which said that the book was first published in 1964. I had no idea it went back that far! And me too, cried as well. Such a sweet story!<br /><br />"During the initial COVID lockdown, I spent MANY afternoons in the park, sitting by a tree because it gave me such strength and clarity." That's awesome! I should have done that.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-77654573263800817572022-10-06T08:31:01.762-04:002022-10-06T08:31:01.762-04:00Anni, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED your comment!!!! Your ...Anni, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED your comment!!!! Your words added SO MUCH this this post!!!!<br /><br /><i>"Sometimes, if a tree root is exposed and the texture is exposed, it's educational to our senses knowing that above all else, a tree digs deep to find its strength."</i><br /><br />YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You TOTALLY get it!<br /><br />And isn't looking up thru the branches, viewing the filtered sunlight, while listening to the wind....such an incredible experience? <br /><br />I am so looking forward to taking walks in our parks, once the leaves start changing color and falling on the ground. There is nothing quite so beautiful (both visually and audibly) as walking through autumn leaves. <br /><br />Have a terrific weekend, my friend. And thanks so much for sharing on this post!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-45702038574937583142022-10-06T08:25:02.260-04:002022-10-06T08:25:02.260-04:00OMG, Daniel, that book had the same affect on me w...OMG, Daniel, that book had the same affect on me when I read it! I initially read <i>The Giving Tree </i>back in 1975, when I was attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and used the book to do some sort of acting exercise, I can remember exactly why or what the exercise was, but I know it was powerful. I cried the first time I read it because it was so touching; especially the ending of the book. And I agree...it should be required reading in school. For as simple as the book is, it is extremely powerful. <br /><br /><i>" And what I found incredible was how much energy I could feel coming from the roots of the tree. And what I noticed was that when we would meditate outside, versus inside, my meditations were much more profound."</i><br /><br />Ditto! I can sometimes even feel a <i>vibration </i>coming from the roots of the tree. And that's why I try to get outside on my days off and meditate, sitting by a tree. During the initial COVID lockdown, I spent MANY afternoons in the park, sitting by a tree because it gave me such strength and clarity. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Daniel! Always enjoy reading your comments!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-2638524984787712602022-10-06T08:15:18.793-04:002022-10-06T08:15:18.793-04:00Morning, Candice!
There were so many BEAUTIFUL ph...Morning, Candice!<br /><br />There were so many BEAUTIFUL photos to choose from, I had such a hard time choosing. I kept changing the photos yesterday because I would find more and more. I finally had to tell myself, "STOP!" LOL! <br /><br /><i>".And not only trees, but the earth in general (plants, flowers, herbs). When I was in college, I took an elective class in Native American Healing Traditions and found it so fascinating. They frequently used the bark of a tree to create medicine."</i><br /><br />YES! YES! YES! to all of that! I took a certification course in aromatherapy many years ago and it was through our studies, did I find out just how much the Native American Indians discover the healing benefits that come from the earth. In fact, I still use certain herbal supplements to this very day. And they WORK!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing, my friend. Have a grrrrrrrrreat weekend hugging trees!!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-63001518953806960032022-10-06T08:05:04.401-04:002022-10-06T08:05:04.401-04:00Hey Ron, I read the book "The Giving Tree&quo...Hey Ron, I read the book "The Giving Tree" so many years ago, and can still recall just how much it affected me. It's truly one of the most powerful "life lesson" books I've read. I think it should be required reading in school!!<br /><br />I admit it, I've been known to hug a tree too. Several years ago I took a meditation class and our instructor would often (when weather permitting) have the class take our blankets outside; sit around a tree to meditate. And what I found incredible was how much energy I could feel coming from the roots of the tree. And what I noticed was that when we would meditate outside, versus inside, my meditations were much more profound. <br /><br />Stunning tree photos, Ron. WOW!Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-18768411111330478132022-10-06T07:55:33.422-04:002022-10-06T07:55:33.422-04:00Spreading a blanket below the tree's canopy an...Spreading a blanket below the tree's canopy and laying down, looking up thru the branches, viewing the filtered sunlight, listening to the whine is comforting and soothing. Watching one lone leaf fall is mesmerizing. The fragrance is healing. Sometimes, if a tree root is exposed and the texture is exposed, it's educational to our senses knowing that above all else, a tree digs deep to find its strength.HootinAnninoreply@blogger.com