Scour the news for an entirely
uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.
From The Olympian: Photo article-Historic 170 year-old Tumwater tree
weathers weekend storm and Father Time. See photos and information by
following this link. http://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article33226023.html
I find this article interesting, but I can see how others might find it
a little less than spectacular, and you certainly wouldn’t find it in the
“breaking news” front page of the paper. I choose it over several other local
photo news items online (that are probably similarly uninteresting to the wider
world of media seekers) because it speaks to me. The man in the photos/article has been taking
care of these unique and historic trees for several years now because he sees
an importance in preserving and saving them.
He knows why this particular type of tree is so special whereas most of
us passing by it on a walk or when driving down the road would never realize
that it was any different from the many other trees that can be found in the
Pacific Northwest everywhere you turn. I
was particularly awed and inspired by the trees upon moving here, especially
coming from a place where it was rare to see anything other than coastal ground
cover growth and coconut trees. Seeing
these photos and one man’s dedication to these trees reminds me that sometimes
it’s more important to find purpose and opportunities for service to the world
in small, seemingly insignificant things because it’s those things that often
speak to others so deeply and provide us with so many wonderful experiences to
be thankful for and enjoy in this crazy, often upside down world.
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