Bristlecone Pine

I first heard Jim Salestrom sing “Bristlecone Pine” by Hugh Prestwood when he appeared in concernt with Acoustic Eidolon. I loved it, and bought the recording so I could listen again and again. Eventually, the images that arose for me became the seeds of a novel. I love the imagery in this video, too, of [...]

Trees as a symbol

Talking about trees as a symbol is like talking about birds, in that there are some archetypal associations that every tree shares–The Tree of Life, staying rooted while reaching up, family trees. From trees we learn metaphorical lessons, like the idea that if we stay flexible, we’re more likely to bend than break when life’s [...]