1 and 2 are the mango trees in the backyard of the house I grew up in. Our neighborhood used to be a mango grove!! The mangoes are the best I’ve ever tasted, and I used to perch up in one of them with a book when I was younger.
3 is the Christmas tree in Tompkins Square Park. It was planted in memory of someone who passed away from AIDS, and it’s perfectly crooked, and it reminds me of a Dr. Seuss tree, and they have the cutest little lighting ceremony each year.
Apr 19, 2024
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-willow tree behind my parents’ house they cut down when I was young bc it was at risk of crushing us. I remember crying. I remember my grandad working on hacking up the stump every time he came to visit long after it seemed like he should be physically able to do that kind of labor.
-birch trees on my childhood neighbor‘s property. I liked to listen to the leaves and peel off bark to “write” on with a stick.
-magnolia tree in our front yard in Philly, especially in spring when there would be petals all over the porch and stoop steps
-several trees in the Woodlawn cemetery in Philly. I would go take long walks there one fall when I was feeling really down and would visit my favorite trees each time. Some grave markers are so old, they’re being swallowed whole by trees growing around them. One tree looks like ten or twelve smaller trees that have all grown together. there was one small tree that was always full of sparrows
-the japanese maple on my current block, especially in fall. made me smile every morning I saw it even though I knew it meant winter was coming.
Sorry for the novel. I love this question, thank you for asking it.
Apr 15, 2024
The more I walk around my neighborhood, I started to notice all the trees. I found this one to be my favorite.
Apr 29, 2024
Had several mesquite trees (see picture), some ocotillos (which I consider to be the tree of the cactus world) and a Juniper tree growing in my front yard. We had eucalyptus trees on the side and a Vitex in the back (which grows the most beautiful fragrant flowers and butterflies flock to it)!! those are the most nostalgic to me. Honorable mention I lived next to a Tree of Heaven right next to my office window at my first apartment and I felt so protected and blessed by her presence
Apr 15, 2024
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Shoot! Sorry I missed your call, I’m in moon mode.
Apr 20, 2024
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These are my favorite food (only slight hyperbole).
I recommend, in no order:
-Kettle brand
-Kettle brand air fried
-7/11
-Lay's Kettle Cooked
These chips are so strong that they will burn your tongue. They are chemical perfection that make the systems in my body dance. They are so rock and roll. No matter what size the bag, I will probably finish the bag.
I always eat the folded ones first, and then move to the unfolded ones.
Jan 31, 2024
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If you’re within an hour walk from home, you should just walk home.
I understand taking public transit or an Uber there to be on time, but you’re not rushing to get home. Thus, walk.
Feb 5, 2024