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sequoia
In light of the recent wildfires concerning the giant sequoia trees in California, it seemed right to highlight these majestic trees in a post. Read the statement from the California State Parks about the loss of the Pioneer Tree in Samuel P. Taylor State Park from March of 2022. Wildfire has been threatening the giant Sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park within the last week. At this time, the Washburn wildfire is headed east away…
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spruce
A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea, a genus of about 35 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Earth. Picea is the sole genus in the subfamily Piceoideae. Spruces are large trees, from about 20 to 60 m (about 60–200 ft) tall when mature, and have whorled branches and conical form. They can be distinguished from other members of…
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Real Relationships in a Social Media World
Which is more powerful, real relationships or social media followers? Learning the difference between them is a far cry from actually applying it in our lives. Sometimes it takes a supernatural event to make us realize how important real relationships can be. I recently had an “aha” moment with God about this very subject. Coincidence. The Cambridge Dictionary defines coincidence as such: an occasion when two or more things happen at the same time especially…
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refire
There’s always something about a fire that brings comfort. I have found it matters not what type of fire, be it in a fireplace or at the campsite, a sense of belonging overcomes a person to relax. The scent of the smoke, the warmth of the fire, and the mesmerizing dance of the flames automatically centers a person to just be. There are many ways to enjoy a fire: sitting around a fire with family…
