I like that you brought up oxygen. Very true.

And 18 oak trees! They would be stately and beautiful…although I’m guessing all the acorns could be a hazard to bare feet and lawn mowers. Not to mention branches dropped through the roof. :)

I wish you joy and relaxation in your new home–it sounds lovely.

We are in the process of selling a home surrounded by 18 oak trees, one of the features that drew us to the property over 37 years ago. Only three oaks surround the new one, but there is a lake and conservation easement beyond. Love it all!

Yes, I can identify with “the royal pain” side too. After Hurricane Matthew we worked hours and hours picking up twigs, branches, limbs and had to have the roof repaired when a large branch punctured it – so much debris we had to hire someone to finish up.

At our age, we are happy to leave the “life in the park” and find a place with less maintenance. Your word pictures were spot on, Luci. Thanks!

That must be lovely. I love water, and any part of nature, really. I never want to live in a place where I can’t find at least a tree and little patch of grass or two. Glad you enjoyed the blog!

Marland, so glad you enjoyed this post. It’s a gift to be satisfied wherever you are–it’s easy to see from your photographs that you find interest and beauty in very diverse places and people.

The city was Dhaka, Bangladesh! Hopefully my photos help you get to know somethings about places you may never visit! tc

Marland, I was curious to see where a city of 17,000,000 was so I googled. There are some very large cities out there! I have seen little of the world. I took a look at some of your photos and it appears you have seen much of the world…I enjoyed the mother/daughter and father/child ones, also the ones of Penna. I will take time later to look at some more.