Walking down a path through a forest, or even just sitting in the middle of one, is one of my favorite things to do with my time. I especially like revisiting familiar stands, where the trees call out to me. If no one is looking, I will wave to them in greeting and give a whispered hello!. I may reach out and put a hand on the rough trunk, to feel its life energy running through it. I love to meet the trees face to face, some new, some old, friends. I walk up to one of them, as close as I can get. It pulls me in. ...