I was presenting my island slide presentation and reading from my book in Romeo last night, Lynn, at the Romeo Monday Club that raises money for college scholarships for Romeo students. What a nice group of smart and engaging women! And, what a pretty town! I had a beautiful sunny day for the drive. Had no idea it was home to you at one time. I thought the only way Jack pines grew back was by fire bursting their seeds, but apparently not. I had to look up “scarify,” and I’m still not sure how it works. It would be nice to have some green in the winter. I know less about evergreens than I do about deciduous. As you can see in the photo of my neighbor’s white pine, it’s had to reach for light from under the rest of the canopy. And, they do grow big! Saw a lot on my way to Romeo yesterday.

What a great idea, Eileen! Especially given the relationship of longevity and memory to the Ginkgo. And, our connection to one particular senior center.

Thank you for your suggestion, Al! I know absolutely nothing about Pawpaws, but just now checking them out in my tree book, see that they are also called: “Pawpaw-apple” and “False-banana,” so your comments make sense. Have you known a Pawpaw personally? I’m thinking you must have if you’ve tasted their fruit.