TREES

Writing calms me, makes me happy and gives me feelings of accomplishment, self-satisfaction and pride. Growing up, my father continually reminded me: “Mike, the more interests you have, the more interesting you will be.” How right my father was. Thanks Dad! I have more interests in my life than I have time. I do not consider myself a “subject matter expert” on any particular issue. I do, however, consider myself competent in areas where I have developed interest. A famous author once said: “Scientists are dreamers and engineers are doers.” Though not degreed, I feel I maintain both qualities. I spent many years working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. I am substantially educated. I maintain interest in the core sciences and enjoy conceiving, designing and building products of my imagination. But, my primary pursuit is writing about the things I dream about doing. My first novel is in progress; simultaneously I am developing a non-fiction piece whose working title is “Great Ideas.” I am working to bring my first-ever website on line. My experience comes from the old-style print media; I continue to educate myself on the new-age electronic media. Night and day would be my best analogy of those two related, but completely different industries. Additionally, for Yahoo! Voices, I am currently authoring a series of articles, as follows: A Series on America's Greatest Trees. A Series on America's Greatest Small Trees. A Series on America's Greatest Bushes. A Series on America's Greatest Vines. A Series on Americas Greatest Ground Cover. A Series on Americas Greatest Grasses. It's a plate full, but as I love to say: "You will never loose unless you quit!" I'm not quitting ... any time soon.

Ila was born and raised in Ahmedabad, India, where she was one of seven children. Growing up she always had a passion for the arts, however ended up becoming an Ayurvedic doctor after her studies and opened up a clinic. She loved what she did, as she got the chance to help people in her community. In 1980, Ila met Nitin Shah and got married. They decided to move to Canada. Ila could not continue to practice so she decided to later work at a day care, where she got lead arts and crafts activities with the children. While she did that, she grew interested in a number of other arts - including the art of designing floral arrangement. As she learned more, she ended up taking all the offered courses, and realized how much she really enjoyed doing this. And she realized others loved her work too. So Ila started first an at home business where she sold her arts, crafts and floral arrangements to her friends and their friends. Later, she opened Shalimar, her own official flower shop. For the last 20 years, Ila Shah has owned and operated Shalimar Flower Shop. Shalimar is a family owned business that makes a variety of floral and gift items for any special occasion. At Shalimar you can find a variety of products, from fresh, silk and dried flowers, to silk trees and plans to gift items such as candles, picture frames etc. Shalimar also offers special gifts for newborns, weddings and religious events. And of course, Shalimar can create customized designs for weddings and for funerals.

Wandering down the road of life, sometimes with someone, sometimes alone.

When it comes to Christmas trees, Marlia Brightston loves them all. Her favorites are prelit, slim trees.

A once nomadic observer, with a knack for finding interesting situations. I have settled into the caring for trees in the Cleveland area.

I'm currently an injured worker, run a chainsaw and climb trees for work when I'm not studying the internet and trying to better myself through various learning endevors.

I am a full-time student with three teenage kids and a crazy, entrepreneur husband. We recently moved to South Carolina from Los Angeles and love our new southern lifestyle. Everybody is so friendly! We live on a lovely, 11-acre piece of property covered with trees.

Im a SAHM with one 8 month old son and one 4 year old step-daughter. My husband climbs trees for a living. We met and fell in love 2 years ago. Had a baby and got married(yes, in that order). I love life but need a hobby that I can incorporate into my new baby schedule.

Housewife and mother of 7children. Homeschooled for 21 years. Now I am a professional cake decorator and teacher. I make soap, organically garden, process all my produce, do landscaping with trees and flowers, and a seamstress

I grew up in a small country town called Kirbyville. It's a nice quiet place to grow up, if not because of the people, then because of the trees. You know, it's just one of those towns where everybody knows everything about everybody else and nobody can mind their own busine

Number one quality noble fir Christmas trees. Approxamitely 70 thousand trees growing of all sizes up to 12'. Specializing in wholesale sales, retail to lots, and now offering u-cuts to the public. Family grown trees with top quality care including fertilizing and pruning

Married to the much younger man of my dreams and living in north Idaho with deer in the front yard, trees as tall as mountain's and life so good only God knows how much I truly love life at the moment.

My name is Denise weston, Iam 44 years of age.I have lived in threee countries so far. I am currently getting into fashion design- I have a good eye for stlye and design.I love plants, trees and nature in general.

I live in small town USA surrounded by 'bubbling' mountains, the ocean, lots of trees, 2 dogs, a cat, and lots of love.

One of an infinite number of monkeys with a pencil and a keyboard, I enjoy making my odd visions a reality, whether in the form of my comic strip, writing, or photos. I live with two cats, a dog, other humans, a radio, and a lot of trees.

I'm a 28 year old, returning student. I'm currently working on my BA in Communications. I am married and have two dogs. I like really old trees.

I am an optimistic outgoing female who enjoys everything that God put on this earth for us to enjoy. From the tinyest ant to the green lovely trees that sings when they are enjoying the wind.

I love Trees!

I'm a freelance writer that lives here in the beautiful state of Colorado. I enjoy the snow capped mountains, warm summer breezes and the Aspen trees colorful fall wardrobe. All of this reflects the Glory and Majesty of God.

54-year-old mother, married, with 2 cool college-aged kids. We grow and sell Christmas trees on 2 tree farms in MN.

I'm the world's worst living skydiver, having reached the ground directly only 3 of 6 attempts.(Damn trees) I enjoy others' returnable children, have an imaginative list of reasons I'm 35 and single, eat anything that once swam. Not people...lately.

Born in Enumclaw, WA, raised on a farm, A A degree the local college.Differant jobs, married, three children, divorced, odd jobs, remarried, another child.now in Sedro Woolley,WA, loving it with 5 acres, sheep, chickens, fruit trees, learning to write.

I was raised in a deeply wooded area where I can only see my neighbors houses during the late fall and early spring when the trees appear as skeletons. All of my views toward life and myself, I believe, derive from my many profound experiences here.

I have recently moved to North Carolina from New Jersey. I wok in market research as a project director for many years and have four children and two cats. Like to do otdoors things cant hug enough trees.

Ann Hawke lives in the southeast where wisteria-laden pine trees are a curious delight in early spring. In addition to freelance writing, Ann enjoys hiking, camping, archaeology and digital photograpy.