Madrona Mia True Love?

by Karla Locatelli
(Scotts Valley, Ca.)

Madrona Mia loves me…she loves me not…she loves me… Yes, my cherished cluster of Madrones I’ve adopted gave me a universally recognized sign expressing their affection.

Imagine my utter disbelief and joyous surprise to see a tiny perfect heart on the outstretched limb I had photographed weeks before without noticing its distinct shape. This photo session I captured the image very clearly.

Life is amazing if one just opens one's eyes and heart (so to speak) to Nature’s endearing moments.
The following Sunday I anxiously went back over to my heartthrob tree…Uh, oh…You guessed right. The Madrone limb had already begun its continual ritual: the big PEEL.

Madrones seem to go through this peeling process to maintain their silky smooth wrinkle-free (almost) skin. I wish my skin could do that! They say wrinkles indicate character. But, I think I prefer the majestically smooth Madrona Mia character.

My little heart may well vanish by next Sunday. I feel blessed however, for two reasons: perhaps my special trees love me back. And my husband’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day…a coincidence? I think not.

Irish Eyes Karla……. Smiling from Whalebone.